THE Federal Government has declared Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration.
Minister of Interior, Mr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration in a statement on Friday, June 14, in Abuja, on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated the Muslim Ummah, both at home and in the Diaspora, on the occasion, urging them to continue to imbibe the spirit of peace, kindness and sacrifice exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him) and to also use the period to pray for unity, prosperity and the stability of Nigeria.
The minister assured that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was 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.
