The Federal Government on Wednesday declared Friday 21st, and Monday 24th of April 2023, as Public holidays to mark this year’s EIdil-Fitr Celebration.
The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Shuiab Belgore.
He said that Interior Minister Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government
Aregbesola, who congratulated all Muslims for the successful completion of Ramadan, urged them to “imbibe and practise the virtues of kindness, love, tolerance, peace, self-denial, sacrifice and good neighbourliness, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him).”
He added, “The self-restraint, self-denial, sacrifice and deep spiritual consciousness that accompanied the fasting period should not end but be maintained and improved upon, in order to be a better person and true worshipper.”
The minister promised that President Muhammadu Buhari is fully committed to a peaceful transition of government following successful elections.
He further said that the government’s commitment to the provision of security for the life and property of every citizen and foreigner in the country remained firm.
“He urges Nigerians to be part of the nation’s security architecture by being vigilant and reporting suspicious individuals and activities to law enforcement agencies nearest to them, noting that security is everybody’s responsibility. He admonishes Nigerians also to report suspicious activities and persons to the N-Alert application”, the statement added.