The Federal Government has declared Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th June as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the government on Friday, congratulated all Muslim Ummah on the occasion.
He called on the Muslim Ummah to continue to imbibe the spirit of peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim and to also use the period to pray for unity, prosperity and the stability of our country.
The Minister, in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Aishetu Ndayako, assured that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to safeguarding the lives and property of all Nigerians.
He advised all Nigerians to take responsibility in the resolve to hand over a prosperous Nigeria to future generations.
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