Minister of
Interior, Gen. Dambazzau
In preparation for the February 23 presidential and national
assembly elections, the Federal Government has declared Friday,
February 22, 2019, as a public holiday,
The Ministry of Interior in a statement, on Wednesday, said
bankers and those offering essential services across the nation are
excluded in observing the public holiday.
“The Federal Government declares Friday, February 22, 2019 as
work-free day. Those providing essential duties and bankers are
excluded.
“The work-free day is to enable citizens return to their poling
units for the reschedule Presidential & National Assembly
elections.
“Security agencies have been directed to ensure safety of lives
and property before, during and after the general election.” the
statement said.
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