The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, on behalf of the government.

In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Makaji Abdulahi, Moro urged Muslim faithful and all Nigerians to pray for the peace and unity of the country.

Moro further urged all Nigerians to engage in violent free activities in the run off to the 2015 general elections and to support President Goodluck Jonathan’s transformation agenda to move Nigeria to the next level of development.

Moro also wished all Muslim faithful and Nigerians a very peaceful celebration.

The Federal Government had earlier declared January 1, 2015 as public holiday to mark the New Year.

http://www.channelstv.com/2014/12/30/fg-declares-friday-january-2-2015-public-holiday/

Ok

WHAT ARE DEY(ISLAM) CELEBERATING ON D 2 JAN, OR IS IT STILL D CONTINUATION OF NEW YEAR HOLS?

Ope o! Me wey no wan go office on Friday before don see opportunity not to

When was the last time they declared January 2nd a Public Holiday?! Is it a repetition of Boxing Day?! Maybe that would be Boxers' Day!

Are u 4 real?

I thought the Idel Maloud whatever was usually observed towards the end of January?
Why the change?

it better be o. u don't expect people to go to work that day before.

It sounds strange that the holiday was centered on Muslim faithfuls or is it time for Celebrating the birth of Prophet Muhammed(S.A.W)??

Collynzo22:
I thought the Idel Maloud whatever was usually observed towards the end of January?
Why the change?

Most Probably..Maclatunji pls come answer this..

Ope o! That day, i'm going to google Google and play Lazy Song throughout!

Don't worry, I see many more new and circumstantial 'public holidays' happening in 2015.

The birthday of prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him ). The 12th day in third month of the Islamic lunar calendar. That means the holiday continues. .#yippee