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Nigeria ‘declares’ partial holiday for Nigeria-Ghana world cup qualifier
Nigerian government has declared a partial holiday for Tuesday to give civil servants the opportunity to cheer the Super Eagles to victory, as Nigeria confronts Ghana in the return leg of the 2022 FIFA world cup qualifier, in Abuja.
The first leg was played in Kumasi, Ghana, last Saturday and ended goal-less draw, as the Super Eagles of Nigeria withstood the onslaught by the Ghanaian Black Stars who failed to twinkle despite overwhelming home support by the mammoth crowd.
In a circular issued Monday by the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation and addressed to all permanent secretaries, the Federal Government said there was need to mobilise support for the Super Eagles.
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The circular with reference HCSF/3065/VOL. 1/146, signed by Dr Ngozi Onwudiwe, Permanent Secretary (Service Welfare Office), on behalf of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, reads: “As you are aware, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will be meeting the Black Stars of Ghana in continuation of the 2022 FIFA World-Cup Qualifier, Playoff, (Return Leg).
“There is a need to mobilise support for the Nigerian Team. Consequently, I am directed to inform you that all offices will be closed at 1.00pm on Tuesday, 29th March, 2022.
“Permanent Secretaries are requested to give this circular wide publicity to achieve the desired result.”
