The Federal Government has declared Monday, December 25, Tuesday 26th
and Monday, January 1, 2018 as public holidays for the Christmas,
Boxing Day and New Year celebrations.

The Minister of Interior, retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulralman Dambazau, made
the declaration on behalf of government through a statement issued on
Wednesday the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mr Abubakar
Magaji.

Dambazau enjoined Christian faithful and all Nigerians to use the period
to pray for continued growth and development of the country. He also
called on Nigerians to strengthen their resolve to maintain the
country’s peace and unity.

The minister urged all citizens, both at home and abroad, to support
the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in its determination to
improve the living standard of the people.