The Federal Government has declared Monday 26th, Tuesday 27th December,
2016 and Monday 2nd January, 2017 as Public Holidays to mark the
Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year 2017 Celebrations respectively.
The Minister of Interior, Lt Gen Abdulrahman Dambazau (rtd) who made the
declaration on behalf of the Federal Government enjoined all Christian
faithful and Nigerians in general to remain committed and supportive of
the Government of President Muhammadu Buhari, in his sustained efforts
towards building a peaceful, united and prosperous nation.
According to a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary Ministry of
Interior, Alhaji Muhammadu Maccido, the minister 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.
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