•Report by Mudasir Opeyemi
The Federal Government has declared Monday 26th, Tuesday 27th December 2022 to mark this year’s Christmas and Boxing Day celebrations.
Government also declared Monday, 2nd January 2023 to mark New Year Celebration.
This was contained in a release signed by the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Interior, Dr. Shuaib M.L. Belgore and made available to newsmen on Thursday
Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.
While felicitating with Christians and all Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora on this Year’s Christmas and New Year Celebrations, the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola enjoined them to emulate The doctrines of Christ in Faith, Hope and Love
“We must imbibe 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 said
Aregbesola emphasized that peace and security are two critical conditions for economic development and prosperity.
He urged Christians and Nigerians to make the best use of this festive period to pray for the total eradication of any vestige insecurity in our our dear nation.
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The Minister used the opportunity to remind Nigerians that the coming year, 2023, is an election and political transition year adding that Nigerians should prepare to make it a huge success by voting peacefully and avoiding anything capable of marring the exercise in any way.
According to the statement,the former Governor of Osun assured Nigerians that Government had put in place effective measures for the security of lives and property and expected Nigerians to support the efforts of security agencies by providing useful information that will assist them in the performance of their duties.
He asked Nigerians to report any suspicious persons or activities to the nearest security agency through the N-Alert application on Android and IOS.
“When you see something do N-Alert, as this would elicit prompt response from security agents”.
Speaking further, the Minister said this Yuletide calls for spartan discipline in order to protect lives and properties of everyone in our community and the nation as a whole.
“Moderately celebrate the festival and act responsibly by refraining from spreading fake news on the country,the government and our neighbours.
Aregbesola admonished all citizens to remain focused.
He however expressed confidence that the year 2023 would be a better year for us all.
“He wishes all Christians in particular a happy Christmas and all Nigerians a peaceful and prosperous New Year Celebration,” the statement added