The Federal Government has declared 27 and 28 of December as public holidays to commemorate the Christmas and boxing day.

Consequently, the Federal Government has also declared 3rd of January as public holiday for the new year.

This was made known by the Minister of Interior, Capt. Emmanuel Ihenacho in a press statement signed by the Assistant Director press, Mr Ogaziechi Theodore. According to the statement, the president wishes to use this opportunity to urge Nigerians to pray fervently for the Nation as we approach yet another year.