Fed Govt declares Monday, Dec 12th public holiday

Ebun Francis

Monday, December 12, has been declared a public holiday by the federal government to mark the Eid-El Maulud celebration.

In a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Alhaji Muhammadu Maccido, the minister of interio, Lt Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau(rtd) urged all Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace across the country, while calling on all to be patient and supportive of the present administration for the successful implementation of its laudable programmes.

Dambazau, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, also called on all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to cooperate and join hands with President Muhammadu Buhari, as he works tirelessly to build a strong, united and peaceful Nigeria.

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