The Nigerian Government has declared Wednesday, December 25th, Thursday, December 26th, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1st, 2025, as public holidays to celebrate Christmas, Boxing Day, and the New Year, respectively.
In a statement issued on behalf of the Nigerian Government, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, extended his warm greetings to all Nigerians. He urged citizens to use the festive period to reflect on the values of love, peace, and unity that the season embodies.
Tunji-Ojo emphasized the importance of the season as a time to foster harmony and strengthen the bonds within families and communities. He encouraged Nigerians to remain committed to the nation’s peace, unity, and progress, highlighting that these values are key to the country’s continued development.
“The Christmas season is a time for both spiritual reflection and national renewal,” Dr. Tunji-Ojo said. “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 also reassured Nigerians of the Federal Government’s ongoing commitment to maintaining peace, security, and prosperity across the country. He concluded by wishing everyone a merry Christmas and a prosperous 2025, expressing confidence in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu’s administration. Tunji-Ojo is hopeful that the new year will usher in a prosperous economy that will make Nigeria the envy of the world.
