News as to
mark the Eid El-Fitr celebration, the Federal Government has announced
public holiday all over the country to hold for two days.
Muslims praying (File photo)
Current news as the Federal Government has declared Monday, June 26 and Tuesday,
June 27 as Public Holiday to mark Eid-el-Fitr. Minister of Interior,
retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau made the announcement on behalf of
the Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja.
He enjoined all Muslim faithful and Nigerians to use the occasion
of the
celebration for sober reflection and pray for peace, unity and progress of the nation in its march to nationhood.
celebration for sober reflection and pray for peace, unity and progress of the nation in its march to nationhood.
Dambazau urged all Nigerians to shun hate speeches and divisive
tendencies and join hands with the government of President Muhammadu
Buhari to build a peaceful, strong and united Nigeria.
He assured of a Nigeria, which guarantees fundamental freedoms,
including the right of residence in any part of the country, as
enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The minister reaffirmed the determination of the Federal
Government to protect all lives and property of Nigerians. He warned
hoodlums not to test the will of the administration.
The minister said the government has the capability to deploy
security agencies to deal with any individual or group that may threaten
the corporate existence of the nation, as well as the peaceful
co-existence of the people.
He further assured Nigerians of government’s resolve to be just
and fair to all. The minister wished Nigerians a peaceful and rewarding
celebration.
-NAN
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