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FG Declares Holidays For Christmas, New Year Celebrations

Posted by Samuel on Mon 22nd Dec, 2025 - tori.ng

The declaration was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.

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The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. File photo

The Federal Government has announced that Wednesday, December 25, and Thursday, December 26, 2025, will be public holidays in observance of Christmas and Boxing Day.

The government also declared Wednesday, January 1, 2026, for the New Year celebration.

The declaration was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.

According to the statement, the minister urged Nigerians to reflect on the values of love, peace, humility and sacrifice associated with the birth of Jesus Christ.

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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