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FG Declares Public Holidays for Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year [Details]
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FG has declared Public Holidays for Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year.
Newsone Nigeria reports that the Federal Government led by President Bola Tinubu has declared Wednesday 25th, Thursday 26th of December 2024, and Wednesday 1st of January, 2025 as Public Holidays to celebrate Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year respectively.
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.
The Minister in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani extended warm greetings to all Nigerians.
He called on Nigerians to use the festive period to reflect on the values of love, peace, and unity that the season signifies.
Tunji-Ojo emphasised the importance of the season as a time to foster harmony and strengthen bonds across families and communities.
The Minister also called on Nigerians to remain committed to the peace, unity and progress of the nation for national development.
“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,” Dr. Tunji-Ojo said.
He assured citizens of the government’s continued commitment to ensuring peace, security, and prosperity.
While wishing Nigerians a merry Christmas and a prosperous 2025, the Minister expressed his confidence in President Tinubu’s administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which will usher in the new year with a better and more prosperous economy that will be the envy of the world.
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