Federal Government declares December 25, 26 and January 1 public holidays

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, December 25; Wednesday, December 26 and Tuesday January 1, 2019 as public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year celebrations.

Minister of Interior Lt-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd), who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, enjoined Christians faithful and Nigerians to use the period in praying for Nigeria’s betterment and growth.

He called on the citizens to strengthen their resolve to maintain peace and unity before, during and after the general elections, in the spirit of the season.