The Governor made the declaration at the end of the Year cutting of the cake with all members of the State Executive Council and other top government officials held at the Government House, Minna.
Farmer Governor Umaru Bago said the public holiday is for the celebration of Christmas and New Year.
According to him, the work free days will commence from Friday the 22nd of December 2023, to Monday the 1st of January, 2024.
He disclosed that food stuff will be given to government officials for onward distribution to the less privilege in their local government areas and wards.
“Don’t stay in Minna, go and share food with the poor people in your local governments and wards”, he directed.
Bologi Ibrahim
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger State
20/12/2023.
