Federal Government has declared Wednesday and Thursday as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
Rauf Aregbesola, Minister of Interior, made the declaration yesterday in Abuja on behalf of the government.
He congratulated the Muslim faithful on the occasion and called on all Nigerians – at home and abroad – to use the period of the celebration to pray for peace, stability, and economic transformation in the land.
The minister believes that development cannot thrive in a resentful atmosphere and urged all Nigerians to be law-abiding and embrace the spirit of love, self-discipline, kindness, and tolerance, as taught by the Holy Prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him).
He called on all security agencies in the country to be more courageous and patriotic to surmount the ongoing battle against resurging insecurity and activities of criminal elements in the country.
He wished all Muslims a happy and peaceful Eid-el-Fitr celebration.