FG Declares July 30 & 31 As Public Holidays

"Use the period to pray for peace, Unity , prosperity and stability of the country especially as the wirld is witnessing global health challenges caused by Covid-19 pandemic"..... Rauf Aregbesola.

"Continue to imbibe the spirit of love, peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him)".

Thursday 30 and Friday 31 of July, 2020 has been declared as Public Holidays by the Federal Government to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir Celebration.

Making this declaration known on behalf of the Federal Government, is the Honourable Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola on Tuesday.

In a statement signed by Barrister Georgina Ehuriah, the Permanent Secretary in charge of the Interior Ministry on behalf of the Honourable Minister, he congratulated Muslim faithful and all Nigerians both at home and abroad on the occasion.

Aregbesola called on the Muslims to continue to imbibe the spirit of love, peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) and to also, use the period to pray for peace, unity, prosperity and the stability of the country especially as the world is witnessing global health challenges caused by Covid-19 pandemic. 

Ogbeni Rauf Aregbosola, who assured that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is fully committed to battling the scourge with the cooperation of all Nigerians, emphasized that government would continue to foster peaceful coexistence, national cohesion and stability in its march towards actualizing the full potentials of the country. 

He called on all Nigerians to join hands with the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in its avowed determination to build a peaceful, harmonious and prosperous country, where the rights of every citizen, are protected and guaranteed, as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The Honourable Minister advised Nigerians to take responsibility against the spread of the COVID-19 virus and also to stay safe by observing physical and social distancing, personal and respiratory hygiene, as well as other regulations issued by relevant authorities.

Ogbeni Aregbesola wishes all Muslims a happy Eid –el- Kabir Celebration.