By James Joseph, Outlook Media ABUJA.
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Ministry of Interior has declared Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
This is contained in a statement signed by Dr Aishetu Ndayako, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior in Abuja, on Friday.
The Permanent Secretary said the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, and congratulated all Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion.
The statement read partly, “He called on the Muslim Ummah to continue to imbibe the spirit of peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him) and to also use the period to pray for unity, prosperity and the stability of our country.
“The Minister assured that the Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR is committed to safeguarding the lives and property of all Nigerians.
“While wishing the Muslim Ummah a happy Eid-ul- Adha celebration, the Minister advised all Nigerians to take responsibility in the resolve to hand over a prosperous Nigeria to our children.”
