The Federal Government
has declared December 24, 25 and 28 public holidays to mark Maulud Nabiy,
Christmas Day and Boxing Day, respectively.
The Minister of the
Interior, Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd), 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.
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