JUST IN: FG declares 30th, 31st July as public holiday for eid-el kabir celebration

The Federal Government on Tuesday declared Thursday 30 and Friday 31 July 2020 as Public Holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir Celebration.

Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration, in a statement issued by Georgina Ehuriah, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior.

The minister in the statement congratulated Muslim faithful and all Nigerians both at home and abroad on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir.

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The statement said Aregbesola also 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.

The minister assured that the Administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is fully committed to battling the scourge with the cooperation of all Nigerians.

He emphasized that the government would continue to foster peaceful coexistence, national cohesion and stability in its march towards actualizing the full potentials of the country.

The minister 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.

According to the statement, he 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.