Election: FG Declares Friday Public Holiday, Excludes Bankers

Now that the federal government has declared Friday 22nd as public holiday for preparation for those travelling for the election. I believe all is set for INEC come 23rd February for the presidential election.

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.

The ministry of interior via a
statement on Wednesday, however, excluded bankers and those offering
essential services across the nation.

“Federal Government
declares Friday 22, February 2019 as work-free day. Those providing
essential duties and bankers are excluded,”

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

“Security agencies have been directed to ensure safety of lives & property before, during & after the general election.”