The federal government of Nigeria has declared Friday, February 22, 2019, as a public holiday, in preparation for the postponed elections on February 23.
This was disclosed in a statement by the ministry of interior, on Wednesday, however, excluding bankers and organizations offering essential services across the nation.
“Federal Government declares Friday 22, February 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.”
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