The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Monday 27th, Tuesday 28th December 2021; and Monday, 3rd January 2022 as public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day celebrations respectively.
Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, felicitated with Christians and all Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora on this year’s Christmas and New Year celebrations.
This was contained in a statement on Wednesday signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Shuaib Belgore.
The minister urged Christians to emulate the life of Jesus Christ in His practice and teachings on Humility, Service, Compassion, Patience, Peace, and Righteousness, which His birth signifies.
He stressed that peace and security are two critical conditions for economic development and prosperity and urged Christians to make the best use of this festive period to pray for the total eradication of insecurity bedeviling the nation.
Aregbesola asked Nigerians to adhere strictly to all the stipulated COVID-19 protocols to prevent the spread of Corona virus.
