Nigerian newspapers · 28 July 2020
Eid: FG declares Thursday, Friday public holidays
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The Federal Government has declared Thursday 30th and Friday 31st July, 2020 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid el-Kabir Celebration.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Georgina Ehuriah; and declared by the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, on Tuesday. Aregbesola, while making the declaration on behalf of the federal government, congratulated Muslims and all Nigerians, home and abroad, on the occasion.
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He charged the Muslims to continue to imbibe the spirit of love, peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) 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.
The Minister, 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.
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In addition, according to the statement, Mr Aregbosola assured that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is fully committed to battling the scourge with the cooperation of all Nigerians. He “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, therefore, called on all Nigerians to join hands with the Administration of President 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 Nigeria.
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Aregbesola also 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. Finally, he wished all Muslims a happy Eid- el- Kabir celebration.