Yuletide: FG declares Dec. 24, 25, 28 public holidays

Abuja – The Federal Government has declared Dec. 24, Dec.25 and Dec. 28
public holidays to mark Maulud Nabiy, Christmas Day and Boxing Day,
respectively.
The Minister of the Interior, Retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, made
the declaration on Thursday in Abuja in a statement signed by the
Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mr Bassey Akpanyung.
“The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 24th December, 2015 as
public holiday to mark Eid-El-Maulud celebration.
“Friday, 25th and Monday 28th December, 2015 have also been declared as
public holidays to mark Christmas and Boxing Day celebration,” the
statement said.
The minister enjoined Muslim and Christian faithful to use the unique
occasion to pray for the peace and unity of Nigeria.
He also advised Nigerians to cooperate and join hands with President
Muhammadu Buhari in his efforts to build a peaceful, united and virile
nation.
Dambazau wished Nigerians, home and abroad, happy celebrations.
Eid-Maulud is the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammed in Islam,
while Christmas is celebrated by Christians to mark the birth of Jesus Christ

Don't forget to baba to make fuel available for us during this festival period

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