The Federal
Government has declared Friday December 1st, as public holiday in commemoration
of the Muslim Eid-El-Maulud celebration. The Minister of Interior,
Abdulrahman Dambazau, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government,
according to a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja.
The
statement was signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior,
Abubakar Magaji. It said Mr. Dambazau urged all Muslim faithful and
Nigerians in general to use the occasion to pray for peace, progress and unity
of the nation.
He further
urged all Nigerians to support the President Muhammadu Buhari administration in
its efforts at building a virile nation, and wished Nigerians a happy
Eid-El-Maulud celebration.
“The
minister wishes Nigerians a happy Eid-El-Maulud celebration”.
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