Eid El-Fitr: FG Declares Public Holidays

Posted by Nwa Diokpa Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria Monday, April 8th, 2024

((AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Federal Government has announced Tuesday, 9th April and Wednesday, 10th April, 2024, as public holidays to celebrate the Eid El-Fitr celebration.

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced this in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Aishetu Ndayako.

Also, the Federal Government congratulated the Muslim faithful for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan and the minister tasked all Muslim faithfuls to continue in the spirit of unity.

The statement said: “The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government congratulates all Muslim Ummah for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan.

“Dr Tunji-Ojo calls on Muslim Ummmah to imbibe and practice the virtues that entails kindness, love, tolerance, peace, good neighbourliness, compassion as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him).

“He urged Nigerians to continue in the spirit of Unity in order to improve and achieve peace and oneness in the country.

“The Minister wishes all Muslim Ummah a happy Eid-el-Fitr celebration and prays that the peace, blessings and favour of Allah be with everyone and our Great Nation.”