The Federal Government has declared Monday 27th, Tuesday 28th December 2021, and Monday, 3rd January 2022 as public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day celebrations respectively.
Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration
on behalf of the Federal Government, felicitated with Christians and
Nigerians at home and in the diaspora on this year’s Christmas and New
Year festivities.
Ogbeni Aregbesola enjoined Christians to practice the doctrines of
Christ, which include but not limited to these – faith, hope, and love.
He emphasized that peace and security are two critical conditions for
economic development and prosperity.
The minister urged Christians and Nigerians to make the best use of this
festive period to pray for the total eradication of insecurity bedeviling
the country.
Aregbesola strongly charged Nigerians not to be lulled into a false sense
of security on the COVID-19 pandemic but to note that it is increasingly
assuming a very dangerous and harmful dimension with the emergence
of a virulent variant, Omicron, and enjoined all to adhere strictly to and
observe all the stipulated non-pharmaceutical protocols and guidelines
such as wearing of facemasks, frequent washing of hands with soap and
water, using of hand sanitizer, and avoidance of large groups.
He admonished all citizens to remain focused and expressed confidence
that the year 2022 would be a better year for everyone.
