FG declares Tuesday, November 20th as public holiday to celebrate Eid-El Maulud

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, November 20th, 2018 as a public holiday to mark the Eid-El Maulad celebration.

This was made known by the Minister of Interior , Lt Gen (rtd) Abdulrahman Dambazau who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the permanent secretary Dr. M.B Umar, he urged all Muslims faithful to align themselves with the prophet's teachings which borders on piety, charity, tolerance , and peaceful co-existence among others.

While calling on all Nigerians to uphold these virtues, with a view to overcoming the current national challenges facing the nation. He assured that the Federal Government remains committed to the unity of the country, as such, will put adequate structures on ground towards ensuring the forth coming general elections are credible, free and fair.

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