The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 21 and
Monday, April 24, 2023, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid el-Fitr
celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the
declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, according to a statement by
the Permanent Secretary, Dr Shuaib Belgore, obtained on Wednesday.
He congratulated all Muslims for the successful completion
of the holy month of Ramadan.
Ogbeni Aregbesola called on all Muslims to imbibe and practise the virtues of kindness, love, tolerance, peace, self-denial, sacrifice and good neighbourliness, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him).
“The self-restraint, self-denial, sacrifice and deep
spiritual consciousness that accompanied the fasting period should not end but
be maintained and improved upon, in order to be a better person and true
worshipper,” the minister advised all Muslims.
Aregbesola assured that the President, Major General Muhammadu
Buhari (retd.), was fully committed to a peaceful transition of government
following successful elections. He assured of the government’s commitment to
the provision of security for the life and property of every citizen and
foreigner in the country.
The minister commended all security agencies for the
successes recorded in the fight against criminals across the country.
He urged Nigerians to be part of the nation’s security
architecture by being vigilant and reporting suspicious individuals and activities
to law enforcement agencies nearest to them, noting that security is
everybody’s responsibility. He admonished Nigerians also to report suspicious
activities and persons to the N-Alert application.
Aregbesola wished all Muslims a happy Eid il-Fitr celebration
and prayed “that the peace, blessings and favour of Allah be with you all.
Ameen.”
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