The Federal Government has declared Wednesday 25th, Thursday 26th of December and Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 as Christmas and New Year holidays, respectively.
Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of the Interior announced the holidays, earlier today in Abuja.
He wished Nigerians a happy holiday while extending warm felicitations of the Federal Government to the citizens in a statement pushed out by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the Permanent Secretary in the ministry.
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He urged Nigerians to use the festive period to share love, peace, and unity that the season signifies, stressing that the season represents the moment to foster harmony and strengthen bonds across families and communities.
“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.
“While wishing Nigerians a merry Christmas and a prosperous 2025, the Minister expressed his confidence in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu’s Administration ushering in the new year, a better and prosperous economy that will be the envy of the world” he concluded.
