The federal government has declared Monday and Tuesday, June 26 and 27, as Public Holiday to mark Eid-el-fitr celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau,
who made the declaration on behalf of the federal government, enjoined all
Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to use the occasion of the celebration
for sober reflection and pray for peace, unity and progress of the nation in
its march to nationhood.
Mr. Dambazau, a retired lieutenant general,
urged all Nigerians to shun hate speeches and divisive tendencies and join
hands with the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to build a peaceful,
strong and united Nigeria, which guarantees fundamental freedoms, including the
right of residence in any part of the country, as enshrined in the Constitution
of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The minister reaffirmed the determination of
the administration to protect all lives and property of Nigerians, and added
that the will of this administration should not be tested as to its capability
to deploy security agencies to deal with any individual or group that may
threaten the corporate existence of the nation, as well as the peaceful
co-existence of the people.
The minister further assured Nigerians of the
government’s resolve to be just and fair to all. He wished Nigerians a peaceful and rewarding
celebration.
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