The federal government has declared Friday, December 25, Monday, December 28, 2020, and Friday, January 1, 2021, as public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year celebrations, respectively.
The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, announced this on behalf of the federal government in a statement issued by the permanent secretary in the ministry, Dr Shuaib Belgore.
The minister felicitated with Christians and all Nigerians both at home and abroad on the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Ogbeni Aregbesola urged Christians to adopt the creed of Christ on faith, hope, and love.
The minister noted that peace and security are critical factors needed to enable the government to accomplish its mission of revitalizing the economy, improving foreign direct investment as well as generating employment opportunities for over 100 million Nigerian youths in the next 10 years.
Ogbeni Aregbesola advised Nigerians and Christians in particular, to adhere strictly to the COVID-19 protocols and guidelines, as stipulated by relevant authorities, during and after the yuletide, especially with the second wave of the outbreak of the disease.
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