The federal
government of Nigeria has declared Friday, February 22, 2019, as a public
holiday, in preparation for the February 23 presidential and parliamentary
elections.
The ministry of interior
via a statement on Wednesday, however, excluded bankers and those
offering essential services across the nation.
“Federal Government
declares Friday 22, February 2019 as work-free day. Those providing essential
duties and bankers are excluded,”
“The work-free day is to
enable citizens return to their poling units for the reschedule Presidential
& National Assembly elections.
“Security agencies have
been directed to ensure safety of lives and property before, during and after
the general election.”
Some states and
businesses across the federation had initially declared holiday for members of
staff on February 15, in anticipation of the February 16 elections.
Major banks across the
country issued statements of early closure on Friday, February 15 — closing
their outlets earlier than usual.
The elections were,
however, postponed by the Independent National Electoral Commission
(INEC), which had claimed logistical reasons for the delayed poll.
Nigerians will now vote
on February 23, and March 9 — one week from the initial dates.
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