On Thursday, the Federal Government declared Monday, December 26th, Tuesday, December 27th, and Monday, January 2nd, 2023 as public holidays to commemorate Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day, respectively.
Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, Minister of Interior, made this declaration in a statement signed by Dr Shuaib M.L. Belgore, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry.
Aregbesola,who congratulated Christians and all Nigerians at home and abroad on this year’s Christmas and New Year’s celebrations, urged them to emulate Jesus Christ in deeds and follow his teachings, particularly on faith, hope, and love.
“We must imbibe 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 stated.
