The federal government has declared Monday, Dec. 12 , as public holiday to mark the Eid-el-Maulud celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (rtd), made
the declaration on behalf of the federal government yesterday in Abuja.
In a statement signed by the acting permanent secretary of the
ministry, AlhajiMuhammaduMaccido, Dambazau enjoined all Muslim faithful
and Nigerians in general to join hands with President Muhammadu Buhari to
build a strong, united and peaceful nation.
He also urged all Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace across the nation. The minister also called on all Nigerians to be patient and supportive of the present administration.
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