The federal government has
declared Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26, December 2019 as well as Wednesday 1,
January 2020 as Public Holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and the New
Year Celebrations respectively.
The Minister of Interior, Rauf
Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the federal government,
felicitated with Christians and all Nigerians both at home and abroad on this
year’s Christmas and New Year celebrations.
He enjoined all Christians to
live within the virtues and teachings of Jesus Christ, which hinge on
compassion, patience, peace, humility, righteousness and love for one another,
adding that doing so would guarantee an atmosphere of peace and security in the
country.
Mr Aregbesola stated that the
determination of government towards ensuring an atmosphere of peace and
security would engender Foreign Direct Investment thereby revitalizing the
economy and improving employment opportunities for the teeming youth in the
country. He expressed confidence that 2020 would be a breakthrough year for all
Nigerians.
He assured that the federal
government under the visionary leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari would
make life more meaningful for all Nigerians.
The minister urged Christians to
use this period to pray for Nigeria and admonished all citizens to remain
focused and determined, as well as to continue to persist in displaying love
for one another. With patience and perseverance he said, the current security
challenges will be overcome.
“With love for one another, hard
work, selfless service, patience and patriotism, Nigeria will sooner than later
join the league of developed nations,” Mr Aregbesola said.
He wishes Nigerians a happy and
peaceful Christmas and New Year Celebrations.
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