The Federal Government on Wednesday, declared Monday 27th,
Tuesday 28th December 2021 and Monday, 3rd January 2022, as public holidays to
mark the 2021 Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Day celebrations.
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, disclosed the
development in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Permanent Secretary of
the ministry, Dr Shuaib Belgore.
The Minister, who felicitated with Christians and all
Nigerians at home and in the diaspora, called on all citizens to emulate the
“life of Jesus Christ in His practice and teachings on humility”.
“We must emulate the life of Jesus Christ in His practice
and teachings on humility, service, compassion, patience, peace and
righteousness, that His birth signifies.
“This will be the best way to portray Christ and celebrate
his birth,” he noted.
According to Aregbesola, peace and security are the two
critical conditions needed for economic development and prosperity in the
country.
The Minster urged Christians and Nigerians to make the best
use of this festive period to seek the help of God towards the current
realities of the country.
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