FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays for Eid-ul-Adha celebration
The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion.
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Tunji-Ojo, in a statement by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, called on the Muslim Ummah to continue to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice and faith as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him) and to use the period to pray for a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria.
The Minister assured Nigerians that the people-oriented reforms and initiatives carried out, in furtherance of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s Administration, are to restore Nigeria to the path of progress.
While wishing the Muslim Ummah a happy Eid-ul-Adha celebration, the Minister urged all Nigerians to join hands with the present administration in its efforts to restore the glory of Nigeria as a great nation.
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