FG declares Monday public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlud – TheNigerialawyer

The Federal Government has declared Monday as Public Holiday to
mark the 2019 Eid-ul-Mawlud in commemoration of the birthday of the
Holy Prophet Muhammad.

Mr Mohammed Manga, Director Press and Public Relations of the
Ministry of Interior, announced this in a statement on Thursday in
Abuja.

He said the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola,
congratulated the Muslim faithful on the occasion and enjoined them
to live within the virtues and teachings of the Prophet.

He said imbibing the Prophet’s virtues of love, courage and
perseverance would guarantee peace and security in the country.

Aregbesola expressed confidence that the challenges confronting
Nigeria at the moment would soon be over and therefore called on
Nigerians to remain focused and determined.

He gave the assurance that with the immense potentials the
country is endowed with; coupled with its human and natural
resources, Nigeria will sooner than later join the league of
developed nations.

“With love, commitment, self-sacrifice, patience and patriotism,
we will certainly, build a greater Nigeria,” Aregbesola said.

The Minister restated the Government’s desire to ensure a
peaceful and secure environment for all Nigerians.

(NAN)