In recognition of Christmas and New Year Celebrations, the Federal Government has declared December 26, 2018, and January 1, 2019, as public holidays.
The Minister of Interior, Lt-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (rtd), made the declaration in a statement yesterday.
The statement, which was signed by the Ministry’s Director of Press, Mr. Mohammed Manga, read: “The 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 Honourable Minister of Interior, Lt Gen. (rtd) Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau, CFR, PhD, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, enjoined all Christians Faithful and Nigerians to use the period in praying earnestly for the betterment and development of Nigeria.
He further called on Nigerians to strengthen their resolve to maintain peace and unity in the country before, during and after the General Elections, in the spirit of the season.
“General Dambazau urged 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.
