The federal government has declared June 15, and 18
as public holidays to celebrate the 2018 Eid-el-Fitr.
The Minister of Interior, Lt-General Abdulrahman
Dambazau (rtd), made the declaration on Monday in Abuja on behalf of the
federal government in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the
ministry, M. Umar.
He congratulated the Muslim faithful on a
successful completion of the Ramadan fast and enjoined all Nigerians to use the
occasion of the celebration to pray for the peace, unity, prosperity and
stability of the country.
Dambazau said it was the government’s desire that
all Nigerians be inspired by the virtues gained during the holy month of
Ramadan to live a life of sacrifice, charity and love for one another.
He encouraged all Nigerians to join hands with the
government of President Muhammadu Buhari in taking the country to greater
heights.
The minister wishes all Nigerians a happy, peaceful
and rewarding Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
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