Federal Government Of Nigeria Declares Tuesday As Public Holiday To Celebrate Eid-El Maulud

Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, called on Muslim faithfuls to align themselves with the prophet’s teachings which border 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 country, Dambazau assured the citizenry that the Federal Government remains committed to the unity of the country and as such, will put adequate structures on ground towards ensuring that the forthcoming general elections are credible, free and fair.