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FG Declares Longest Uninterrupted Public Holidays This Year by softwhispers: 11:58am On Jul 06, 2016 |
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, July 6, and Thursday, July 7, as public holidays to mark the Eid el-Fitr celebration following the non- sighting of the moon on Monday. The Minister of Interior, retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, made the declaration on Tuesday in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mr. Bassey Akpanyung. The Federal Government had on Thursday last week declared Tuesday and Wednesday this week as public holidays based on the expectation that the moon would be sighted on Monday and Tuesday would be Eid el-Fitr. However, the President General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, gave a directive late on Monday that the Ramadan fast should continue on Tuesday as a result of the non-sighting of the moon. Dambazau said the declaration of Thursday as public holiday became necessary as a result of the development, which indicated that Wednesday would now be Sallah. The minister urged Nigerians to use the period for sober reflections and ensure harmony, unity and peaceful co-existence. He also called for full support to the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in his sustained effort to pursue socio-economic and political growth of the nation. He wished Nigerians a peaceful celebration. SOURCE: http//:punchng.com/eid-el-fitr-fg-declares-wednesday-thursday-public-holiday/ cc:Mynd44 Lalasticlala |
Re: FG Declares Longest Uninterrupted Public Holidays This Year by ikbnice(m): 12:01pm On Jul 06, 2016 |
This is what the yoruba call 'jara' or bonus. Extra day, extra flexing. |
Re: FG Declares Longest Uninterrupted Public Holidays This Year by seunlayi(m): 12:18pm On Jul 06, 2016 |
Glo mtn.... Call it Double 1 Like |
Re: FG Declares Longest Uninterrupted Public Holidays This Year by Eshinwaju: 12:30pm On Jul 06, 2016 |
Laziness is worrying the government of Nigeria. at a time of economic downturn when every day of the year should be considered valuable to regrow the economy, our leaders are handing us holidays everywhere... |
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