The Nigerian Government has declared Friday, February 22, 2019, as a public holiday, to enable eligible voters participate in the February 23 presidential and parliamentary elections.
The minister of Interior, Abdulrahaman Dambazzau who made this declaration in a statement issued by the permanent secretary, Georgina Ehuriah, on Wednesday night however, excluded bankers and those offering essential services across the nation.
According to the statement “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.
Stella Enenche, Abuja
