The Federal Government has declared Friday, 1 September and Monday 4
September as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
The Minister of Interior, retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau made the statement on behalf of the Federal Government on Monday in Abuja-Nigeria.
Dr Rufai Attahiru, overseeing the Office of the Permanent Secretary in the ministry signed the statement.
The minister urged Muslim faithful and all Nigerians to use the
occasion to pray for peace, unity, prosperity and the stability of the
country’s democracy.
Dambazau called on Nigerians to join hands with the government of President Muhammadu Buhari, in its determination to build a peaceful and harmonious country.
He assured Nigerians of safety in all parts of the country,
emphasising that security agencies had been directed to maintain peace
and protect lives and property during and after the celebration.
He also condemned in strong terms, the prevalence of hate speeches in
the country and warned that the Federal Government would henceforth
deal with perpetrators according to the law.
He stressed that government would continue to foster peaceful
coexistence, national cohesion and stability in its march toward
actualising the full potential of Nigeria.
The minister wished all Nigerians a most rewarding and Happy Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
NAN
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