The federal government
has declared Monday and Tuesday, June 26 and 27, as Public Holiday to mark
Eid-el-fitr celebration.
News
Agency of Nigeria report continues:
The
Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, who made the declaration on behalf
of the federal government, enjoined all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in
general to use the occasion of the celebration for sober reflection and pray
for peace, unity and progress of the nation in its march to nationhood.
Mr.
Dambazau, a retired lieutenant general, urged all Nigerians to shun hate speeches
and divisive tendencies and join hands with the government of President
Muhammadu Buhari to build a peaceful, strong and united Nigeria, which
guarantees fundamental freedoms, including the right of residence in any part
of the country, as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria.
The
minister reaffirmed the determination of the administration to protect all
lives and property of Nigerians, and added that the will of this administration
should not be tested as to its capability to deploy security agencies to deal
with any individual or group that may threaten the corporate existence of the
nation, as well as the peaceful co-existence of the people.
The
minister further assured Nigerians of the government’s resolve to be just and
fair to all.
He wished Nigerians a
peaceful and rewarding celebration.
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