2019 ELECTIONS: FRIDAY DECLARES AS PUBLIC HOLIDAY, BANKERS EXCLUDED

As Saturday approaches for the presidential and national assembly elections, the Federal Government has declared Friday, February 22, 2019, as a public holiday.

This was disclosed by the Ministry of Interior in a statement, yesterday, bankers and those offering essential services across the nation are excluded in observing the public holiday.

"The Federal Government declares Friday, February 22, 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 and property before, during and after the general election." the statement stated.