The Federal Government has declared Tuesday 25th, Wednesday 26th of December 2018 and Tuesday 1st January 2019 as Public Holidays.
These holidays are to enable Nigerians mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Celebrations respectively.
The Minister of Interior, Lt Gen. (rtd) Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau, announced this via a statement signed by the director of media and communication, Mohammed Manga.
The minister enjoined all Christian faithful and Nigerians to use the period in praying earnestly for the betterment and development of Nigeria.
According to the statement, “Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 25th, Wednesday 26th December 2018 and Tuesday 1st January 2019 as Public Holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Celebrations respectively.”
The minister asked all Nigerians both at home and abroad to support the present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in its determination and sustained efforts towards a peaceful, united and virile nation.
“The Minister wishes Nigerians Happy Christmas and New Year Celebrations.
