Newsone Nigeria reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has declared December 25, 26, and January 1, 2024, as public holidays.
This online news platform understands that the Public Holidays for Christmas 2023 and New Year were announced by the Ministry of Interior in a statement signed by Peter Egbodo, a director at the ministry on Friday, December 22, 2023.
The public holidays in Nigeria are to mark Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day celebrations, respectively.
According to the statement, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, minister of interior, enjoined Christians to “emulate the life of Jesus Christ in His practice and teachings of humility, service, compassion, patience, peace and righteousness that His birth signifies”.
The Minister said peace and security are two critical conditions for economic development and prosperity.
He said the federal government has put in place measures to secure lives and property and urged Nigerians to support security agencies by providing useful information.
Tunji-Ojo said also asked Nigerians to be security conscious and advised them to report suspicious activities to security agencies.
The Minister admonished all citizens to “remain focused, noting that the “year 2024 will be a better year with the Renewed Hope agenda of the President”.