Christmas, New Year: FG declares Wednesday, Thursday, January 1 public holidays
The federal government has declared Wednesday, Thursday and January 1, 2025, as public holidays.
This was announced in a statement signed by the interior ministry’s permanent secretary, Magdalene Ajani, on Monday.
Interior minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo said the public holidays would enable Nigerians to celebrate Christmas, Boxing Day and the New Year, according to the statement.
Mr Tunji-Ojo added, “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 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 Bola 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)
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