Muslims praying
The federal government has declared Monday and Tuesday, June 26 and 27, as Public Holiday to mark Eid-el-fitr celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, who made the
declaration on behalf of the federal government, enjoined all Muslim
faithful and Nigerians in general to use the occasion of the celebration
for sober reflection and pray for peace, unity and progress of the
nation in its march to nationhood.
Mr. Dambazau, a retired lieutenant general, urged all Nigerians to
shun hate speeches and divisive tendencies and join hands with the
government of President Muhammadu Buhari to build a peaceful, strong and
united Nigeria, which guarantees fundamental freedoms, including the
right of residence in any part of the country, as enshrined in the
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The minister reaffirmed the determination of the administration to
protect all lives and property of Nigerians, and added that the will of
this administration should not be tested as to its capability to deploy
security agencies to deal with any individual or group that may threaten
the corporate existence of the nation, as well as the peaceful
co-existence of the people.
The minister further assured Nigerians of the government’s resolve to be just and fair to all.
He wished Nigerians a peaceful and rewarding celebration.
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