Eid-El Maulud: Nigerian govt declares Tuesday public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday as Public Holiday to
mark the Eid-el Maulud.

The Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, made the
declaration on Friday in Abuja in a statement by Dr Mohammed Umar,
Permanent Secretary of the ministry.

Mr Dambazau called on Muslim faithful to align themselves with
the prophet’s teachings which border on piety, charity, tolerance
and peaceful co-existence, among others.

He equally called on all Nigerians to uphold these virtues with
a view to overcoming the current national challenges facing the
country.

Mr Dambazau assured that the Federal Government remained
committed to the unity of the country, and as such, would put
adequate structures on ground towards ensuring that forthcoming
general elections were credible, free and fair.

He wishes all Nigerians a joyous and peaceful Eid-El Maulud.

NAN

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