Interior Minister, Ogbeni Rauf
Aregbesola
Interior Minister, Ogbeni Rauf
Aregbesola
FG declares 25th, 26 Dec., 1st Jan. As Public
Holiday
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, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji 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.
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 youths 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.” Aregbesola said.
He wishes Nigerians a happy and peaceful Christmas and New Year
Celebrations.
SIGNED
Barr. Georgina Ehuriah, MON.
Permanent Secretary