Abuja — Federal Government has
declared Tuesday, December 25, and
Wednesday, December 26, as public
holidays to commemorate the Christmas
and Boxing Day celebrations.
This was contained in a statement by the
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of
Interior, Mrs Anasthesia Nwaobia,
yesterday, in Abuja.
Similarly, the statement said Tuesday,
January 1, 2013, had also been declared
as public holiday to mark the New Year.
It stated that the Minister of Interior,
Mr. Abba Moro, declared the holidays on
behalf of the Federal Government.
Moro enjoined all Nigerians, irrespective
of religious beliefs to imbibe and
emulate the spirit of the season, which
is love, joy, peace, justice and kindness.
He urged Nigerians to continue to
promote the unity of the country in its
progressive march towards nationhood.
Moro also wished all Nigerians a blissful
and peaceful celebration.


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