FG DECLARES MONDAY AS PUBLIC HOLIDAY

The federal government has declared
Monday, December 12, as public holiday.

A statement signed by Muhammadu

Maccido, the permanent secretary to the minister of interior Abdulrahman
Dambazzau said the holiday has been
declared to enable Nigerian Muslims
mark the Eid-el Maulud celebration.

Making the declaration on behalf of the
federal government, Maccido said, all
Muslims are enjoined to, "cooperate and join hands with President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, as he works tirelessly to build a strong, united and peaceful Nation.”

Maccido said the minister of interior has also urged all Nigerians to use holiday period to pray for peace across our nation Nigeria.
“We call on all to be patient and
supportive of the present administration for the successful implementation of its laudable programmes,”