FG Declares 3-day Public Holidays For Christmas, New Year

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja

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The federal government 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.

This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja and signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Shuaib Belgore.

Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola felicitated with Christians and all Nigerians at home and in the diaspora on this year’s Christmas and New Year celebrations.

He encouraged Christians to practise the doctrine of Christ such as faith, hope and love.

“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. This will be the best way to portray Christ and celebrate his birth”, he said.

He stated that peace and security are two critical conditions for economic development and prosperity, urging Christians and Nigerians to make the best use of thecfestive period to pray for the total eradication of insecurity bedevilling our nation.

According to him, "Nigerians should not to be lulled into a false sense of security on COVID-19 pandemic but to note that it is increasingly assuming a very dangerous and harmful dimension with the emergence of a virulent variant, Omicron."

“This calls for deliberate responsibility and discipline on the part of all”.

The minister urged everyone to observe all the stipulated non-pharmaceutical protocols and guidelines such as wearing of facemasks, frequent washing of hands with soap and water, using hand sanitizers and avoiding large groups.

He enjoined Nigerians to quickly report to medical authorities any respiratory illness observed in self and others before, during and after the yuletide.

Aregbesola said the yuletide called for spartan discipline in order to prevent the spread of the virus in the community and the nation as a whole.

He added, "Moderately celebrate the festival without large groupings and observe all the protocols stipulated by medical authorities. Take it as a point of personal responsibility to prevent the spread of the virus”.

The minister assured that the government has put in place effective measures for the security of lives and property and expected Nigerians to support the efforts of security agencies by providing useful information that would assist them in the performance of their duties.

"Aregbesola admonishes all citizens to remain focused and expresses confidence that the year 2022 will be a better year for us all. He wishes all Christians in particular a happy Christmas and all Nigerians a peaceful and prosperous New Year celebration”, the statement added.

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