The Nigerian Government has declared Monday, December 27, Tuesday, December 28, and Monday, January 3, 2022, as public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day celebrations respectively.
Penpushing reports that, Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola made this known on Wednesday,as he felicitated with Christians and all Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora on this year’s Christmas and New Year celebrations.
The Minister enjoined Christians to practice the doctrines of Jesus Christ, which include but are not limited to these – faith, hope and love, stressing on need to emulate the life of Jesus Christ in practice of teachings and humility.
“We must emulate the life of Jesus Christ in His practice and teachings on Humility, Service, Compassion, Patience, Peace and Righteousness, which His birth signifies. This will be the best way to portray Christ and celebrate his birth”, Aregbesola emphasised
Penpushing further reports a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Interior Ministry, Shuaib Belgore on behalf of the Minister noted that peace and security are two critical conditions for economic development and prosperity.
The statement urged Christians and Nigerians to make the best use of the festive period to pray for the eradication of insecurity bedevilling the country, and equally advised Nigerians not to be lulled into a false sense of security on coronavirus pandemic but to note that it is increasingly assuming a very dangerous and harmful dimension with the emergence of a virulent variant, Omicron.
Penpushing also reports that, Aregbesola pointed out that, this calls for deliberate responsibility and discipline on the part of all, urging Nigerians to adhere strictly to and observe all the stipulated non-pharmaceutical protocols and guidelines such as wearing of face masks, frequent washing of hands with soap and water, using of hand sanitizer and avoidance of large groups.
The Minister urged quick reporting to medical authorities of any respiratory illness observed in self and others before, during and after the Yuletide, stressing that the festive period calls for spartan discipline in order to prevent the spread of the virus in the community and the nation as a whole.
“Moderately celebrate the festival without large groupings and observe all the protocols stipulated by medical authorities. Take it as a point of personal responsibility to prevent the spread of the virus”, he advised
Penpushing reports that, he assured that the government has put in place effective measures for the security of lives and property and expects Nigerians to support the efforts of security agencies by providing useful information that will assist them in the performance of their duties.
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