FG declares Wednesday, Thursday public holidays

 

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 12 and Thursday, 13 May, 2021 as public holidays to mark the Eidul-Fitr celebration.

The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, while making the declaration on behalf of the FG Monday in Abuja, congratulated the Muslim faithful on this occasion and called on all Nigerians to use the period of this year’s Eidul-Fitr celebration to pray for peace, stability and economic transformation of the nation.

Aregbesola, according to a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, said development cannot thrive in a rancorous atmosphere, and therefore urged all Nigerians to be law-abiding and embrace the spirit of love, self-discipline, kindness and tolerance, as taught by the Holy Prophet Mohammed.

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He also called on all security agencies in the country to be more courageous and patriotic to surmount the ongoing battle against resurging insecurity and activities of criminal elements in Nigeria.

He assured that the resolve of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to end the scourge of crime and criminality in the country and restore peace to every nook and cranny of Nigeria was sacrosanct.

“This administration will not be deterred in its efforts, until every Nigerian and resident of the country, is free to move around without fear of any threat to his/her life and property. We are therefore putting necessary measures and strategies in place to strengthen the stability of the country as well as ensuring economic prosperity of our dear nation,” the Minister said while wishing all Muslims a happy and peaceful Eidul-Fitr celebration.