June 14, (THEWILL)- The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, 18, 2024, public holidays, to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.
The minister, in a statement signed on Friday, by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, congratulated all Muslims and Nigerians both at home and in the Diaspora on the occasion and urged them to use the period to pray for peace and prosperity for the country.
Tunji-Ojo called on the 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 added.
