The federal government has declared Friday and Monday as public holidays in the country to celebrate Eid-Al-Fitr.
Shuaib Belgore, the permanent secretary in the ministry of interior, announced that April 21st and April 24 have been declared holidays for Muslims in the country to celebrate the end of Ramadan fasting.
The announcement was made by Rauf Aregbesola, the minister of interior, on Wednesday.
In his statement, Aregbesola extended his warm wishes to the Muslim faithful. He urged them to embrace the values of kindness, love, tolerance, peace, self-denial, and sacrifice.
He emphasized that the spiritual consciousness of the fasting period should not come to an end but be maintained.
“The federal government has declared Friday 21st and Monday 24th April, 2023, as public holiday to mark this year’s Eid-al-Fitr celebration,” the statement reads.
Aregbesola assured that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government is fully committed to a peaceful transition of power following successful elections.
He also pledged the government’s commitment to providing security for the life and property of every citizen and foreigner in the country.
The minister commended all security agencies for the progress made in the fight against criminals across the country.
He urged Nigerians to be vigilant and report any suspicious individuals or activities to the nearest law enforcement agencies, noting that security is everyone’s responsibility.
He also encouraged Nigerians to report any suspicious activities and individuals to the N-Alert application
