The Federal
Government has declared Monday, Dec. 12 , as public holiday to mark the Muslim
festival of Eid-El-Maulud, to celebrate the birth of Prophet Mohammed.
The Minister
of Interior, Retired Lt.- Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, made the declaration on
behalf of the Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja.In a
statement signed by the acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alhaji
Muhammadu Maccido, Dambazau enjoined all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in
general to join hands with President Muhammadu Buhari to build a strong, united
and peaceful Nation.He also
urged all Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace across the nation.
The minister
also called on all Nigerians to be patient and supportive of the present
administration for the successful implementation of its laudable programmes.He wished
all Nigerians a happy and peaceful Eid-El-Maulud celebration.
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