Federal Government has declared Tuesday, December 25 and Wednesday, December 26 as Public Holidays to commemorate the Christmas and Boxing Day celebrations.
Similarly, Tuesday, January 1, 2013 has been declared as Public Holiday to mark the New Year.
A statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Mrs. Daniel Nwaobia, in Abuja on Monday enjoined all Nigerians irrespective of their religious beliefs to imbibe and emulate the spirit of the season which is love, joy, peace, justice and kindness.
It quoted the Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, having urged the people to continue to promote the unity of the country in its progressive march towards nationhood.
Moro wished all Nigerians a blissful and peaceful celebration.