declares public holidays for Christmas, New Year

The Federal Government on Monday declared Wednesday, December 25; Thursday, December 26, 2024; and Wednesday, January1, 2025 as public holidays for Christmas and new Year celebrations.

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, in a statement on Monday in Abuja, cited the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to have said that the public holidays were to enable citizens to celebrate Christmas, Boxing Day and the New Year respectively.

“The Christmas season is a good moment for both spiritual reflection and national renewal.

“As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, let us demonstrate kindness and extend goodwill to one another, irrespective of our differences,” the Minister.

Tunji-Ojo emphasised the importance of the season as a time to foster harmony and to strengthen bonds across families and communities.

He assured citizens of the federal government’s continued commitment to ensuring peace, security, and prosperity across the nation.

He further expressed confidence in the renewed hope agenda of President Tinubu’s administration for a better and prosperous economy in 2025.

The Minister, on behalf of the federal government sent warm greetings to all Nigerians, urging them to use the festive period to reflect on the values of love, peace, and unity that the season signifies.
NAN