By Correspondent in Abuja
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th May, 2021 as Public Holidays to mark this year’s Eidul-Fitr celebration.
This is contained in a statement signed by Dr. Shuaib Belgore, Permanent Secretary in the ministry in Abuja on Monday and a copy made available to The Reporters,an online news platform.
According to Belgore, the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, while making the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government today in Abuja, congratulated the Muslim faithful on the occasion.
Aregbesola called on Nigerians, at home and abroad, to use the period of this year’s Eidul-Fitr celebration to pray for peace, stability and economic transformation in the land.
The minister, who believes that development could not thrive in a rancorous atmosphere, also urged Nigerians to be law-abiding and embrace the spirit of love, self-discipline, kindness and tolerance, as taught by the Holy Prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him).
He also called on all security agencies in the country to be more courageous and patriotic to surmount the ongoing battle against resurging insecurity and activities of criminal elements in Nigeria.
The minister assured that the resolve of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to end the scourge of crime and criminality in the country and restore peace to every nook and cranny of Nigeria was sacrosanct.
“This administration will not be deterred in its efforts until every Nigerian and resident of the country is free to move around without fear of any threat to his/her life and property.
“We are therefore putting necessary measures and strategies in place to strengthen the stability of the country as well as ensuring economic prosperity of our dear nation,” he emphasised.
The Minister wished all Muslims a happy and peaceful Eidul-Fitr celebration.
