FG Declares Friday As Public Holiday To Celebrate The New Year

The Federal Government has declared Friday, January 1, 2016, as public holiday to celebrate the New Year.

The Minister of Interior, Lt-Gen. Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (rtd), urged Nigerians, irrespective of their religious inclinations to inculcate the spirit of the season as exemplified by love, joy and peaceful coexistence.

In a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Bassey Okon Akpanyung, the minister implored Nigerians to continue to promote the unity of the country.