The Federal Government has declared
Monday, Dec. 26, and Tuesday Dec. 27 as public holidays to mark the Christmas
and Boxing Day.
Government also declared Monday,
Jan. 2, 2017 as public holiday to mark the New Year. The Minister of Interior, retired
Lt.-Gen. AbdulrahmanDambazau, made the declaration in a statement released in
Abuja.
In the statement signed by the
Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, AlhajiMuhammaduMaccido, the
minister called for peace and unity in the country.
He enjoined all Christian faithful
and Nigerians in general to remain committed and supportive of the Government
of President Muhammadu Buhari in his sustained efforts toward building a
peaceful, united and prosperous nation.
Dambazau 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.
The Minister wished all Nigerians at home and abroad, a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year 2017.
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