FG Declares Two-Day Public Holiday For Eid-Ul-Adha
The Federal Government has declared Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration.
This was contained in a statement on Friday by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako.
He said the Minister of Interior, 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.
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“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,” the statement read.
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