FG Declares Dec 25, 26 As Public Holidays - Politics

FG Declares Dec 25, 26 As Public Holidays - Politics - Nairaland

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FG Declares Dec 25, 26 As Public Holidays by blemon44(op): 8:13pm On Dec 18, 2014

Abuja – The Federal Government has declared Thursday, Dec. 25 and Friday, Dec. 26 as public holidays to mark Christmas and Boxing Day celebrations.
This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Abubakar Magaji, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja.
The statement said Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 had also been declared as public holiday to mark the New Year.
According to the statement, the Minister of Interior, Mr Abba Moro, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government.
In the statement, Moro enjoined Nigerians, particularly the Christian faithful, to extend the spiritual benefits of Christmas to their daily living and through this, contribute to the development of the nation.
While wishing all Nigerians a happy Christmas and prosperous New Year celebrations, the minister also urged them to use the occasion to pray for peace and unity in the country.

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Re: FG Declares Dec 25, 26 As Public Holidays by vedd: 8:16pm On Dec 18, 2014

Merry Christmass Nairaland!

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Re: FG Declares Dec 25, 26 As Public Holidays by blemon44(op): 8:27pm On Dec 18, 2014

vedd:
Merry Christmass Nairaland!

same to you dollarfarm

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