Xmas/New Year : FG declares Dec. 25, 26; January 1 as public holidays

ABUJA – 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.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Director, Press in
the Ministry of Interior, Mohammed Manga.

“The Honorable 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.

“The Honorable Minister wishes Nigerians Happy Christmas and New
Year Celebrations”, the statement added.