For this year’s Eid il-Fitr celebration, the Federal Government has designated Friday, April 21, and Monday, April 24, 2023, as public holidays.
According to a statement obtained on Wednesday by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, the proclamation was issued on behalf of the Federal Government by the Minister of the Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola.
He sent all Muslims his congratulations on the successful conclusion of the fasting month of Ramadan.
As demonstrated by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him), Ogbeni Aregbesola urged all Muslims to adopt and put into practice the virtues of kindness, love, tolerance, peace, self-denial, sacrifice, and good neighborliness.
Aregbesola said that Major General Muhammadu Buhari (ret. ), the President was completely committed to a smooth transfer of power after victorious elections. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing security for every citizen and foreign visitor to the nation’s property.
The minister applauded the security services for their achievements in the nationwide fight against crime.
Noting that security is everyone’s responsibility, he asked Nigerians to contribute to the country’s security framework by being watchful and reporting suspicious people and activities to local law enforcement agencies. He urged Nigerians to use the N-Alert app to report any suspicious activity and people.
Aregbesola greeted all Muslims with a joyous Eid il-Fitr celebration and prayed for them all, saying, “May Allah grant you all peace, blessings, and favor.” Ameen.”
