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The Federal Government has declared Thursday 30th and Friday 31st July 2020 as Public Holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir Celebration.
Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, Minister of Interior, made the announcement in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja and signed on his behalf by Georgina Ehuriah, the Permanent Secretary in the ministry.
Aregbesola congratulated Muslim faithful and all Nigerians both at home and abroad on the occasion and called on them 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 especially as the world is witnessing global health challenges caused by Covid-19 pandemic.
He assured that the Administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is fully committed to battling the scourge with the cooperation of all Nigerians.
The minister further stressed that government would continue to foster peaceful coexistence, national cohesion and stability in its march towards actualizing the full potentials of the country.
He called on all Nigerians to join hands with the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in its avowed determination to build a peaceful, harmonious and prosperous country, where the rights of every citizen, are protected and guaranteed, as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
He also advised Nigerians to take responsibility against the spread of the COVID-19 virus and also to stay safe by observing physical and social distancing, personal and respiratory hygiene, as well as other regulations issued by relevant authorities.
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