FG declares December 25, 26, 2024, and January 1, 2025 as public holidays 

The Federal Ministry of Inside has  declared December 25, 26, 2024, and January 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark this yr’s Christmas, Boxing Day, and New 12 months celebration.

This was introduced in a press release signed by the ministry’s Everlasting Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani.

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Authorities, urged Nigerians and residents to see the festive interval as a season of reflecting on the values of affection, peace, and unity that the season embodies.

Channels Tv reviews that Dr. Tunji-Ojo careworn that the festive season is essential as a result of it serves as a possibility to foster concord and strengthen bonds throughout households and communities.

Nationwide Renewal  

In keeping with the minister, Nigerians ought to stay dedicated to the peace, unity, and progress of Nigeria for nationwide improvement.

He maintained that the federal authorities stays dedicated to sustaining safety and prosperity throughout the nation.

“The Christmas season is an effective second for each non secular reflection and nationwide renewal. As we have a good time the beginning of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, allow us to exhibit kindness and lengthen goodwill to 1 one other, regardless of our variations,” stated Dr. Tunji-Ojo.

Tunji-Ojo stated he was assured that the “Renewed Hope Agenda” of the President Bola Tinubu administration would lead the nation into a greater and affluent economic system that would be the envy of the world come 2025.

What it is best to know  

Christmas is an internationally acclaimed day dated December 25, during which the sections of the Christian group have a good time the beginning of Jesus Christ.

• In Nigeria, the federal authorities often pronounces each December 25, Boxing Day, and New 12 months as public holidays.
• Public establishments, particularly these in civil service (aside from companies partaking in important companies), often shut down full operations, permitting members of employees to relaxation and go to family members.
• In a press release by Bayo Onanuga ,Particular Adviser to the President Info & Technique: On December 18, 2024, President Bola Tinubu arrived in Lagos State to spend the Christmas and New 12 months holidays.
• Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the deputy governor, Obafemi Hamzat, and cupboard members acquired the president on the Presidential Wing of Murtala Mohammed Worldwide Airport.
• Earlier than his departure to Lagos, President Tinubu had introduced the 2025 finances, totaling N47.9 trillion, earlier than a  joint plenary session of the Nationwide Meeting in Abuja.

In the meantime, the president needed to cancel gracing a number of celebration occasions in Lagos following reviews of deaths arising from a stampede in components of the nation.