All government offices and schools within the Federal Capital Territory will be closed from May 7 till May 9 as part of arrangements for hosting the World Economic Forum on Africa.
President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the measures, making exception only foŠŗ institutions on essential services. He also recommended large private organizationsĀ to follow suit,
The directive was contained in the statement byĀ Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim, and is aimed at ensuring free flow of traffic in the centre of Abuja, as well as enabling the participants to carry out their assigned roles in the WEC agenda.
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Some observers, however, suggested that the development follows recent devastating activity by insurgents in the very heart of Nigeria, its capital.
Speaking in the wake of yesterday’s bombing in Nyanya, Abuja’s suburb, Finance Minister Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, was quik to assure that the FG would provide adequate security for participants.
Mr. Eze Onyekpere, an economist, and Catholic Bishop of Sokoto State, Most Rev. Mathew Kukah, both agreed that the FG should not cancel the event despite recent tragic events. This would demonstrate Nigeria’s will to conquer terrorism and show that there are people in charge of the security situation in the country.
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