The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, the 12th and Thursday, the 13th of May 2021 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.
Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola made the announcement on behalf of President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja.
He urged Nigerians at home and abroad to use the occasion to pray for peace, stability and economic transformation in the land.
He reminded citizens that development cannot thrive in a rancorous atmosphere and asked all Nigerians to be law-abiding and embrace the spirit of love, self-discipline, kindness and tolerance as taught by the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him)
Aregbesola also called on all citizens to be more patriotic and courageous to surmount the insurgency and activities of criminals in the country.
He reassured Nigerians of the president’s resolve to end crime and criminality in the land.
According to the Minister, “This administration will not be deterred in its efforts until every Nigerian and resident of the country is free to move around without fear of any threat to his/her life and property.
“We are therefore putting necessary measures and strategies in place to strengthen the stability of the country as well as ensuring economic prosperity of our dear nation“