The Federal Government through the ministry of interior has officially declared Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, 2025, as public holidays to mark Christmas and Boxing Day.
Additionally, the administration announced that the New Year’s celebration would take place on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
The statement was released on Monday by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, on behalf of Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior.
The minister advised Nigerians to consider the virtues of love, peace, humility, and sacrifice connected to the birth of Jesus Christ, according to the statement.
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Tunji-Ojo also called on citizens, irrespective of faith or ethnicity, to use the festive season to pray for peace, improved security and national progress.
He further advised Nigerians to remain law-abiding and security-conscious during the celebrations, while wishing them a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
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