FG Declares January 1 And January 2, 2015 As Public Holiday

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, January 1 and Friday, January 2, 2015 as public holiday to mark Eid el Maloud.

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.