Tuesday 25th, Wednesday 26th December 2018 and Tuesday Jan. 1, 2019, have been declared as public holidays by the Federal Government to mark Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year celebrations respectively.
Minister of Interior, Lt. General, Rtd. Abdulrahman Dambazau made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.
The short statement signed by Mohammed Manga, Director of Press in the ministry, called on Christian faithful and all Nigerians to use the period to pray earnestly for progress and development of Nigeria.
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He also urged Nigerians to strengthen their resolve to maintain peace and unity in the country before, during and after the 2019 general elections, in the spirit of the season.
Dambazau further urged all Nigerians, both at home and in the Diaspora, to support the present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari “in its determination and sustained efforts towards a peaceful, united and virile nation.”
He wished Nigerians happy Christmas and New Year celebrations.
