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Friday declared public holiday, bankers excluded
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The Minister of Interior, Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (Rtd)
Nigeria’s Federal Government has declared Friday, 22 February as a public holiday, to enable citizens prepare for Saturday’s presidential and parliamentary elections.
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Bankers and those offering essential services across the nation, are excluded, according to a statement by the Ministry of Interior.
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President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House (Bayo Omoboriowo)
“The work-free day is to enable citizens return to their polling units for the reschedule Presidential and National Assembly elections.
“Security agencies have been directed to ensure safety of lives and property before, during and after the general election,” the ministry said.
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