The Federal Government has declared Monday 17th, and Tuesday 18th June 2024 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration.
A statement signed by Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Aishetu Ndayako, said the Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government and congratulated all Muslim Ummah both home and abroad on this occasion.
Tunji-Ojo also called on the Muslim faithful 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 the nation.
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The Minister while also wishing the Muslim Faithful a happy Eid-ul- Adha celebration, advised all Nigerians to take responsibility in the resolve to hand over a prosperous Nigeria to future generations.
(Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie)
