EIDUL-MAWLID CELEBRATION: FG Declares Monday November 11, 2019 As Public Holiday

"Live within the virtues and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), which are; love, courage and perseverance"..... Aregbesola Tells Muslims.

.... Restates Government's desire to ensure a peaceful and secure environment for all Nigerians.

The Federal Government has declared Monday November 11, 2019 as Public Holiday to mark the 2019 Eidul-Mawlid Celebration in commemoration of the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).

Making this declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, the Honourable Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, congratulated the Muslim Faithful on the occasion and enjoined them to live within the virtues and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), which are; love, courage and perseverance.

The Minister added that, doing so would guarantee peace and security in the country.

Aregbesola, in a statement signed by Mohammed Manga, the Director of Press and Public Relations in the Interior Ministry, expressed confidence that the challenges confronting Nigeria at the moment will soon be over; and therefore called on Nigerians to remain focused and determined.

He assured that with the immense potentials the country is endowed with; coupled with its human and natural resources, if tapped and properly utilized; Nigeria will sooner than later join the league of developed nations.

"With love, commitment, self-sacrifice, patience and patriotism, we will certainly, build a greater Nigeria," Aregbesola said.

The Minister restated Government's desire to ensure a peaceful and secure environment for all Nigerians, urging all citizens to pursue love for one another.
He wishes Nigerians a happy and peaceful Eidul-Mawlid Celebration.