Federal Government Declares 25th, 26th, December 2019 And 1st January 2020 As Public Holidays

The federal government of Nigeria has declared 25th, 26th, December 2019 and 1st January 2020 as public holidays.

In a press release signed by the permanent secretary in the ministry of Interior, Georgina Ehuriah, the public holidays are for the Christmas (December 25th), Boxing day (December 26th) and New Year (January 1st).

According to the press release, Rauf Aregbesola, the minister of Interior felicitates with all Nigerians and Christians both home and abroad on this year’s Christmas and New year celebrations.

The minister admonished every Christian to live within the teachings and virtues of Jesus Christ, which is based on compassion, peace, humility, patience, righteousness, and love for one another. He stated further that doing so would guarantee an atmosphere of security and peace in the country.