The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) 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 contained in a statement released on 19th December 2018 by the Minister of Interior, Abdurrahman Bello Dambazau (Gen-RTD), on behalf of FGN. The statement, which was signed by the ministry’s Director of Press, Mohammed Manga implored Christian faithful and other Nigerians to pray for the betterment and development of the country during the yuletide period.
The statement also called on Nigerians to maintain peace and unity in the country before, during and after the general elections, in the spirit of the season.
Accordingly, the statement 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 Honourable Minister also wishes Nigerians Happy Christmas and New Year Celebrations.