The Federal Government has declared Tomorrow, Friday 1st of January 2016 as a public holiday. Minister of Interior, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd) made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. The minister enjoined Muslim and Christian faithfuls to use the unique occasion to‎ pray for the peace and unity of Nigeria.

Dambazau also urged all Nigerians to continue to promote the unity of the country in its progress towards building a nation devoid of rancour and bitterness.