The Federal Govt. has declared Monday, Dec. 25, Christmas, Tuesday, Dec. 26 Boxing Day, and Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 New Year celebration as public holidays.
The Minister of Interior retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau made this proclamation on behalf of government through a statement that issued on Wednesday by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mr. Abubakar Magaji.
Dambazau enjoined Christian faithful and all Nigerians to use the period to pray for continued growth and development of the country.
He also called on Nigerians to strengthen their resolve to maintain the country’s peace and unity.
The minister urged all citizens, both at home and abroad, to support the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in its determination to improve the living standard of the people.
