The Federal Government has declared Tuesday 4th and Wednesday
5th June, 2019 as public holidays to mark the Muslim Eid-Al-Fitr
celebration.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Barrister
Georgina Ekeoma Ehuriah made the declaration on behalf of the
Federal Government in a statement signed on Friday by the
ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations Mohammed
Manga.
She congratulated the Muslim faithful on a successful completion
of the Ramadan Fast and enjoined all Nigerians to use the occasion
of the celebration to pray for the peace, unity, prosperity and
stability of the nation.
She admonished Nigerians to shun hate speeches and divisive
tendencies and join hands with the Administration of President
Muhammadu Buhari to build a peaceful, strong and united Nigeria so
as to achieve the next level of socio-economic development.
Barr. Ehuriah reaffirmed the determination of the Federal
Government to protect the lives and property of Nigerians, adding
that security agencies, under the Ministry, have been directed to
ensure the provision of adequate security before, during and after
the Eid-Al-Fitri celebration.
The Permanent Secretary restated Government’s desire for all
Nigerians to be inspired by the virtues gained during the holy
month of Ramadan to live a life of sacrifice, charity and love for
one another.
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