The Federal Government has declared Thursday Dec. 24th (eid el Malud), Friday Dec. 25th (Christmas) Saturday, Sunday and Monday as public holidays.
The Minister of the Interior, Rtd Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau made the declaration today. A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mr Bassey Akpanyung reads “The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 24th December 2015 as public holiday to mark Eid-E-Maulud celebration. “Friday, 25th and Monday 28th December 2015 have also been declared as public holidays to mark Christmas and Boxing Day celebration.”
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.