Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has declared Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to mark Eldi Fitri Celebration.
Aregbesola, made the public holiday declaration on behalf of the Federal Government via his Twitter handle on Thursday.
The minister congratulated all Muslim faithful for successful completion of the Ramadan fast.
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In a statement tweeted, Director of Press in the Ministry, Mohammed Manga, explained that Aregbesola called on Muslim faithful to replicate the life of kindness, love, tolerance, peace and good neighbourliness as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
He assured Nigerians that President Muhammadu Buhari led administration is committed to the fight against COVID-19 with the cooperation of all Nigerians.
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The Federal Government has declared Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 May, 2020 as Public Holidays to mark this year’s EIDUL-FITRI Celebration.
— Ministry of Interior (@MinOfInteriorNG) May 21, 2020
While commending the security agencies for the successes so far recorded in the fight against the Boko Haram insurgency in the North East, he advised Nigerians to take responsibility against the spread of the COVID-19.
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Ogbeni Aregbesola further assured Nigerians that the Administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is fully committed to battling the scourge of COVID-19 with the cooperation of all Nigerians.
— Ministry of Interior (@MinOfInteriorNG) May 21, 2020
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The Minister reminded Muslims to adhere to the COVID-19 guidelines and regulations.
