Federal Government Declares Tuesday As Public Holiday

Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Tuesday 20th November,2018 to mark the Eid-El Maulud celebration.

The Minister of Interior, Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd), made this known on behalf of the Federal Government, called on Muslim faithful  to align themselves with the prophet's teachings which border on piety, charity, tolerance and peaceful co - existence , among others.

According to the statement issued in Abuja on Friday by the Permanent Secretary , Ministry of Interior, Dr. Muhammad Umar, the Minister called on all Nigerians to uphold these virtues with a view to overcoming the current challenges facing the country.

Dambazau assured that the Federal Government remained committed to the unity of the country , pledging to put adequate structures on the ground towards ensuring that the forthcoming general elections were credible, free and fair.

He wished all Nigerians a joyous and peaceful Eid-El Maulud celebration Government