FG Declares Jan 1st And 2nd, 2015 As Public Holidays

The Federal Government has declared January 2nd 2015 as public holiday
to mark Eid el Maloud celebration. In a statement released today by
the Minister of Interior affairs, Abba Moro, the Federal Government
asked Muslim faithfuls to offer prayers to God for the peace and Unity
of Nigeria.

The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, on
behalf of the government.

In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of
Interior, Makaji Abdulahi, Moro urged Muslim faithful and all
Nigerians to pray for the peace and unity of the country.

Moro further urged all Nigerians to engage in violent free activities
in the run off to the 2015 general elections and to support President
Goodluck Jonathan's transformation agenda to move Nigeria to the next
level of development.

Moro also wished all Muslim faithful and Nigerians a very peaceful celebration.

The Federal Government had earlier declared January 1, 2015 as public
holiday to mark the New Year.
--Channels TV