The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, December 25th, Thursday, December 26th, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1st, 2025, as public holidays to commemorate Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day celebrations, respectively.
This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the government.
In a statement signed on Monday by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Tunji-Ojo extended greetings to all Nigerians, and encouraged them to embrace the festive season as an opportunity to reflect on the core values of love, peace, and unity that the holidays represent.
“The Christmas season is a time for 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 stated.
Tunji-Ojo also noted the importance of fostering harmony and strengthening bonds across families and communities during this special period.
He called on Nigerians to remain steadfast in their commitment to the peace, unity, and progress of the nation, which are critical for sustainable development.
The Minister reassured citizens of the Federal Government’s dedication to ensuring peace, security, and prosperity nationwide.
He highlighted the administration’s ongoing efforts under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, and expressed confidence that 2025 would usher in a more robust and prosperous economy, that will set Nigeria on a path to becoming a global standard.
Tunji-Ojo also encouraged Nigerians to celebrate responsibly and remain hopeful for a brighter future, while wishing the nation a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. He stressed the collective role of all citizens in building a peaceful and united country.
“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,” the minister added.
FG Declares Christmas, Boxing Day, New Year Holidays is first published on The Whistler Newspaper