FG declares Oct 1 public holiday

THE Federal Government has declaredMonday, October 1, public holiday, to mark Nigeria's 52nd Independence anniversary.Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, made the declaration on behalf of the government in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Daniel Nwaobia, in Abuja, on Thursday.While congratulating all Nigerians, both at home and abroad, Moro urged them to resolve to build more united and virile nation 'that would be the pride of all Nigerians wherever they live.'The minister, however, noted with concern the practice where some foreign organisations and companies deny Nigerians the right to observe and enjoy work-free days declared by the government.He reminded such organisations of the Public Holiday Act, CAP P40 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (2004) and rights of all Nigerians to freedom from discrimination.
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