FG declares public holidays

The federal government has declared December 26, 27, and January 2, 2023 as public holidays ro make Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day celebrations respectively.

The Ministry of Interior announced the holidays on Friday.

Rauf Aregbesola, the minister of interior, urged Christians to emulate the doctrines of Jesus.

“We must imbibe the life of Jesus Christ in His practice and teachings on humility, service, compassion, patience, peace and righteousness,” he reportedly said in the statement.

Aregbesola asked Christians to use the festive period to pray for the total eradication of the insecurity bedevilling Nigeria.

He said peace and security are two critical conditions for economic development and prosperity.

Aregbesola asked Nigerians not to be swayed by “criminal elements” who intend “to create anarchy in the country”. According to him, peace and security are two critical conditions for economic development and prosperity.

Aregbesola asked Nigerians not to be swayed by “criminal elements” who intend “to create anarchy in the country”.

“Moderately celebrate the festival, avoid the spread of fake news and be responsible,” he added.

He adds that the federal government has put in place measures to secure lives and property while he encouraged Nigerians to support security agencies by providing useful information.

He urged Nigerians to be security conscious and advised them to report suspicious activities through the N-Alert application on Android and IOS.