FG declares Dec. 25, 26 public holiday

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.