Elections: FG declares Friday a public holiday

The federal government of Nigeria has declared Friday, February 22, 2019, as a public holiday, in preparation for the February 23 presidential and parliamentary elections.
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The ministry of interior via a statement on Wednesday, however, excluded bankers and those offering essential services across the nation.
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“Federal Government declares Friday 22, February 2019 as work-free day. Those providing essential duties and bankers are excluded.
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The work-free day is to enable citizens return to their poling units for the reschedule Presidential & National Assembly elections.
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Security agencies have been directed to ensure safety of lives & property before, during & after the general election.”