Mauloud: FG Declares Thursday, October 29 Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 29, 2020 as Public Holiday to mark this year’s Eidul-Mawlid celebration in commemoration of the Holy Prophet Muhammad’s birth (Peace be upon him).
Speaking on behalf of the Federal Government, Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola congratulated the Muslim faithful both at home and abroad for witnessing this year’s occasion.
He urged them to imbibe the spirit of love, patience and perseverance which are the virtues of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), adding that doing so would guarantee peace and security in the country.
Ogbeni Aregbesola admonished Muslims to follow the teaching of the Holy Quran in Chapter 4 Verse 59 which says: “O you who believe! Obey God and obey the Messenger, and those from among you who are vested with authority; and if you are to dispute among yourselves about anything, refer it to God and the Messenger, if indeed you believe in God and the Last Day. This is the best (for you), and fairest in the end”
The former Osun State governor called on all Nigerians, particularly Muslims, at this moment, to abhor violence, lawlessness, wantonness and daylight robbery as witnessed across the country most recently.
According to him, Nigeria is the pride of the black race and should provide responsible leadership for the greatness and development of the African continent and all black people.
The Minister, who called for a stop to all divisive tendencies across the country, urged all Nigerians, especially the youth populace, to embrace peace and cooperate with the President Muhammadu Buhari led-Administration in its efforts to build a virile nation, which all citizens can be proud of.
Aregbesola described the youth as the hope and future of the nation and challenged them to work hard at deepening the nation’s democracy rather than dampening it.
A statement signed for the Minister by Mohammed Manga, Director of Press and Public Relations, quoted him as saying that it is with more democracy that Nigeria can overcome her mounting challenges.
He said the challenges of nationhood facing the country are surmountable if we work through the democratic process.
The Minister wished all Muslims a happy Eidul- Mawlid Celebration and all Nigerians a Happy Holiday.
