Nigerian federal government declares Tuesday and Wednesday 21 and 22 August public holidays

The office of the permanent Secretary made the announcement in a press release.

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DECLARES TUESDAY 21ST AND WEDNESDAY 22ND AUGUST 2018 AS PUBLIC HOLIDAYS TO MARK EID-EL-KABIR

The FederalGovernment has declared Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd August as Public Holidays to mark the 2018 Eid-El-Kabir celebration.

The Hon. Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen (Rtd) Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau, Ph.D, CFR who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government enjoined Nigerians to use the period to embrace the virtues of love and sacrifice for the unity and development of the nation.

He called on Nigerians both at home and abroad to support the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in its determination in ensuring a peaceful and united Nigeria.

The Minister wishes Nigerians Happy Eid-El-Kabir celebration.

                                                                    Dr. Mohammed Bello Umar
                                                                          Permanent Secretary
                                                                                  16 August, 2018