Eid-el-Kabir: FG Declares Friday, Monday, September 1 and 4 As Public Holiday
BY VICTOR BUORO, ABUJA – The Federal Government has declared Friday and Monday, 1st and 4th of September, 2017 as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
Minister of Interior, Lt General Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (rtd), who announced this on behalf of the Federal Government, urged Muslim faithful and all Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace, unity, prosperity and the stability of democracy in the country’s democracy.
Dambazau also appealed to all Nigerians to join hands with the Government of President Muhammadu Buhari in its avowed determination to build a peaceful and harmonious country, where the rights of every citizen, are protected and guaranteed, as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The Minister assured citizens of their safety in all parts of the country, stressing that security agencies have been directed to maintain peace and protect lives and property.
He condemned in strong terms the prevalence of Hate Speeches in the country and warned that the government would henceforth deal with perpetrators in accordance with the provisions of the law.
Dambazau said the government would continue to foster peaceful coexistence, national cohesion and stability in its march towards actualizing the full potential of Nigeria.
The Minister wishes all Nigerians a most rewarding and happy Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
