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FG Declares Monday, Tuesday Public Holidays For Eid-el-Fitr Celebrations

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja

        Aregbesola 

The federal government has declared Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th July 2022, as public holidays to commemorate this year's Eid-el-Kabir celebration. 

Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola disclosed this in a statement by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Shuaib Belgore.

While congratulating Muslims in Nigeria and abroad on the occasion, he pleaded with them to use the period to pray for peace, unity, prosperity and the stability of the country. 

He said, "I call on Muslims to continue to imbibe the spirit of love, peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) and to also use the period to pray for peace, unity, prosperity and the stability of the country, considering the challenges of insecurity we face at the moment."

The minister stated that President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration is committed to the security of lives and properties of all Nigerians, empowering the citizens for successful living as well as the provisions of social investments programmes and adequate security in the schools.

He enjoined Nigerians to report suspicious individuals and criminal activities within their environment to law enforcement agencies, just as he called on Nigerians to be vigilant and observe intruders in their communities.

The statement reads, “We must all take responsibility for the security of lives and property as we celebrate this year’s festival."

“Aregbesola craved the indulgence of Nigerians to come together, put their heads, hearts, and all they have together, in order to achieve relative peace for harmonious coexistence and put an end to insecurities in Nigeria."

He assured that the government is committed to protecting all Nigerians under the law, likewise in maintaining law and order, and peaceful co-existence in all situations. 

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