Monday Nov 18, declared public holiday by Government

Late Dr Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe

The Government of Anambra State has declared Monday, November 18, 2019 a work-free day.

According to a report by Daily Post, the work free day is in Commemoration of the posthumous birthday of Dr Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe, the first President of Nigeria.

In a statement released by the Head of Service, Barr Harry Uduh, stated that the day will be work free in the state, and that workers are expected to stay at home to observe the holiday.

Uduh said, “This is to inform the public that Anambra state government has declared Monday, 18th November, 2019 as work free day for everyone in Anambra state.

Monday Nov 18, declared public holiday by Government

“This is in commemoration of the birthday of Late Hon. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe (Owelle of Onitsha), former President of Nigeria.”

Governor Willie Obiano, the Governor of the State had urged President Muhammadu Buhari to declare November 16th, which is the birthday of Nnamdi Azikiwe, a public holiday.

In commemoration of his posthumous birthday, Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka will on Saturday hold a lecture.

Monday Nov 18, declared public holiday by Government

The lecture is an annual event in honour of Azikiwe, who the institution was named after.




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