Jonathan Shuts Government May 7, 8, and 9

2^nd May, 2014

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

This is to inform the general public that the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, has approved, as part of arrangements for the successful hosting of the World Economic Forum Africa, that all Government Offices and Schools in the Federal Capital Territory, expect those on essential services, are to be closed from Wednesday, 7^th to Friday, 9^th May, 2014.  Private Organisations with large number of staff may also wish to close down.

2. This is to ease the flow of traffic within the city and enable participants carry out their assigned roles and participate actively at the World Economic Forum Africa.

SIGNED

Anyim Pius Anyim, GCON

Secretary to the Government of the Federation.