The
Federal Government has declared Tuesday, November 20, 2018 as Public Holiday to
mark the Eid-El Maulud celebration.
Minister
of Interior, Lt Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (rtd), who made the declaration on
behalf of the Federal Government, called on Muslim faithful to align themselves
with the prophet’s teachings which border on piety, charity, tolerance and
peaceful co-existence, among others.
According
to a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Interior, Dr.
Muhammad Umar, While calling on all Nigerians to uphold these virtues,
with a view to overcoming the current national challenges facing the country,
Dambazau assured that the Federal Government remains committed to the unity of
the country and as such, will put adequate structures on ground towards
ensuring that the forthcoming general elections are credible, free and fair.
