Nigerian govt declares Two-day holiday to mark Eid-el-Kabir

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The Nigerian Federal Government has declared Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18, 2024, public holidays to mark 2024 Eid-el-Kabir.

The Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Ndayako disclosed this in a statement on Friday.

Ndayako quoting the Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, congratulating all Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on the occasion.

Tunji-Ojo called on the Muslim Ummah to continue to imbibe the spirit of peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him) and to also use the period to pray for unity, prosperity and the stability of the country.

“The minister reiterated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration was committed to safeguarding the lives and property of all Nigerians”, the statement reads.

He further enjoined all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to support, cooperate and join hands with the president in his sustained efforts to diversify the economy and progressively accelerate the pace of the nation’s economic recovery.

“While wishing the Muslim Ummah a happy Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the Minister advised all Nigerians to take responsibility in the resolve to hand over a prosperous Nigeria to the nation’s children.”

Recall that in a statement by Ngelale Ajuri, presidential Spokesperson, President Bola Ahmed will mark this Eid-el-Kabir in Lagos state.

The Nigerian Federal Government has declared Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18, 2024, public holidays to mark 2024 Eid-el-Kabir.

The Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Ndayako disclosed this in a statement on Friday.

Ndayako quoting the Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, congratulated all Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on the occasion.

Tunji-Ojo called on the Muslim Ummah to continue to imbibe the spirit of peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him) and to also use the period to pray for unity, prosperity and the stability of the country.

“The minister reiterated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration was committed to safeguarding the lives and property of all Nigerians”, the statement reads.

He further enjoined all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to support, cooperate and join hands with the president in his sustained efforts to diversify the economy and progressively accelerate the pace of the nation’s economic recovery.

“While wishing the Muslim Ummah a happy Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the Minister advised all Nigerians to take responsibility in the resolve to hand over a prosperous Nigeria to the nation’s children.”

Recall that in a statement by Ngelale Ajuri, presidential Spokesperson, President Bola Ahmed will mark this Eid-el-Kabir in Lagos state.

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