Nigeria: F.G Declares Monday, Tuesday , As Public Holiday

Hamilton Nwosa
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The Federal Government has declared Monday 26th, Tuesday 27th December, 2016 and Monday 2nd January, 2017 as Public Holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year 2017 Celebrations respectively.

The Minister of Interior, Lt Gen Abdulrahman Dambazau (rtd) who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government enjoined all Christian faithful and Nigerians in general to remain committed and supportive of the Government of President Muhammadu Buhari, in his sustained efforts towards building a peaceful, united and prosperous nation.

According to a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Interior, Alhaji Muhammadu Maccido, the minister also urged Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace, unity and peaceful co-existence across the country.

The minister wished all Nigerians at home and abroad, a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year 2017.

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