The Federal Government has declared Monday 26, Tuesday 27 December, 2016 and Monday, January 2, 2017, Public Holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year 2017 Celebrations.

The Minister of Interior, Gen Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (rtd), who made declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, urged

Christians and Nigerians in general to remain committed and supportive of the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration in his sustained efforts at building a peaceful, united and prosperous nation.

Dambazau also appealed to Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace, unity and peaceful co-existence across the country.