The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, as public holidays in observance of the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, announces that Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, extended the government’s congratulations to the Muslim Ummah for successfully completing the Ramadan fast.
Dr. Tunji-Ojo urged Muslims to uphold the core values of self-discipline, compassion, generosity, and peace while emphasizing love, forgiveness, and unity as essential pillars of a harmonious society.
He also called on Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for the nation’s peace, stability, and prosperity. Expressing hope that Eid-el-Fitr would strengthen unity across religious and ethnic lines, the minister encouraged responsible celebrations and acts of kindness toward the less privileged.
On behalf of the Federal Government, he wished all Muslim faithful a joyous Eid Mubarak, praying that the season’s blessings bring happiness, success, and fulfillment to all.
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