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FG declares December 26, 27 work free days

The government has also declared Monday, January 2, 2017 as a public holiday to mark the New Year.

President Muhammadu Buhari

The declaration was made in commemoration of the Christmas and Boxing Day celebrations.

The announcement was made by Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau via a statement released by ministry spokesman, Alhaji Muhammadu Maccido on Wednesday, December 21.

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Dambazau also urged Nigerians to remain supportive of the Muhammadu Buhari administration in its efforts towards building a peaceful, united and prosperous nation.

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