The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, November 20, 2018 as Public Holiday to mark the Eid-El Maulud celebration.
Minister of Interior, Lt Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (rtd), who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, called on Muslim faithful to align themselves with the prophetโs teachings which border on piety, charity, tolerance and peaceful co-existence, among others.
According to a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Interior, Dr. Muhammad Umar, While calling on all Nigerians to uphold these virtues, with a view to overcoming the current national challenges facing the country, Dambazau assured that the Federal Government remains committed to the unity of the country and as such, will put adequate structures on ground towards ensuring that the forthcoming general elections are credible, free and fair.
