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)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Economy
Nigerian economy stabilising after reforms: Expert
She said Nigeria must move from stabilisation to structural reforms.
Education
FULafia reaffirms commitment to quality manpower development
The vice-chancellor pledged that the university would sustain its standards.
Education
Lagos police declare Grange, Avi-Cenna schools safe after explosion threat
Mr Olohundare, however, has ordered that the investigation be intensified to identify and apprehend the senders of the messages.
NationWide
Tinubu posts Ayodele Oke to France, Colonel Lateef Are to U.S., Dalhatu to UK
Mr Tinubu urged the ministry to notify the governments of the four countries about the ambassador-designates.
Heading 3
I’m comfortable in PDP, despite crisis, says Seyi Makinde
Mr Makinde, however, said some issues require a bipartisan approach, where the APC and PDP would work together in the country’s interest.
States
Delta: FRSC urges passengers to speak up against reckless driving
She said that the number of fatal accidents dropped to six, indicating 17 per cent decrease.
