The Federal
Government of Nigeria has has declared public holiday for Muslims to mark Eldi
Fitri Celebration. According to the, Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf
Aregbesola, Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th has been declared as holiday for
Muslims to celebrate .
Aregbesola
however congratulated all Muslim faithful for successful completion of the
Ramadan fast.
A statement
by the Director of Press in the Ministry, Mohammed Manga, quoted Aregbesola as
calling on Muslim faithful to replicate the life of kindness, love, tolerance,
peace and good neighbourliness as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad
(Peace be upon Him).
The Minister
however expressed his concern about the spate of ethnic conflicts that has
resurfaced in some parts of Northern Nigeria in recent times. He advised
Nigerians to see themselves as a single entity and learn to tolerate one
another despite their ethnic and religious differences.
Aregbesola
further assured Nigerians that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari
was fully committed to battling COVID-19. He also commended the security
agencies for the successes so far recorded in the fight against the insurgency
in the North East, he advised Nigerians to take responsibility against the
spread of the COVID-19.
The Minister
however, reminded Muslims to adhere to the COVID-19 guidelines and regulations.
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