Government Declares December 2 As Public Holiday

Government, through the Interior Ministry, has declared Friday, December 2, 2022, as a statutory holiday to mark the annual Farmers Day celebration. A statement, signed by sector Minister, Ambrose Dery, has urged the public to observe the day as such throughout the country. This year’s celebration, which will be the 38th edition, has been themed Accelerating Agricultural Development Through Value Addition. The celebration would kickstart with a National Agricultural Fair from today to the Friday. The last day of the National Agricultural Fair which falls on Friday would be celebrated with a Grand Durbar and Awards Ceremony in the Eastern Region.