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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