FG Declares Friday Public Holiday, Excludes Banks

In preparation for the February 23 presidential and national assembly elections, the Federal Government has declared Friday, February 22, 2019, as a public holiday.

The Ministry of Interior in a statement, on Wednesday, said bankers and those offering essential services across the nation are excluded in observing the public holiday.

The work-free day is to enable citizens return to their polling units for the reschedule Presidential & National Assembly elections.

The statement directed security agencies to ensure safety of lives and property before, during and after the general election.