The Federal Government has declared Monday 27th, Tuesday, 28th December, 2021, and Monday, 3rd January, 2022, as Public Holidays.
These holidays are meant to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Day celebrations, respectively.
Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on behalf of the Federal Government, in a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, on Wednesday morning, made the declaration.
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Ogbeni Aregbesola felicitated with Christians and all Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora on this year’s Christmas and New Year celebrations.
He enjoined Christians to practice the doctrines of Christ, which include but are not limited to faith, hope and love.
The statement read, “We must emulate the life of Jesus Christ in His practice and teachings on humility, service, compassion, patience, peace and righteousness, that His birth signifies.
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“This will be the best way to portray Christ and celebrate his birth,” he noted.
The Minister also emphasised that peace and security were two critical conditions for economic development and prosperity.
He also urged Christians and Nigerians to make the best use of this festive period to pray for the total eradication of insecurity bedeviling the country.
