JUST IN: Eid-el-Kabir: FG declares two days public holidays

The Federal Government has declared two days public holidays.

The Federal Government led by President Muhammadu Buhari has declared Thursday, July 30 and Friday, July 31 2020 as public holidays to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir.

This was revealed in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Georgina Ehuriah on Tuesday.

The statement which read in part stated that the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, congratulated Muslim faithful and all Nigerians both at home and abroad on the Eid el Kabir celebration.

“He called on the Muslims to continue to imbibe the spirit of love, peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) and to also use the period to pray for peace, unity, prosperity and the stability of the country especially as the world is witnessing global health challenges caused by Covid-19 pandemic,” the statement said.

While reiterating President Muhammadu Buhari administration’s commitment to fighting the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, Aregbesola asked for the cooperation of all Nigerians.

The Minister stressed that the Federal Government will continue to foster peaceful coexistence, national cohesion and stability in its task towards actualizing the nation’s full potentials.

He also, urge the masses to support the government “in its avowed determination to build a peaceful, harmonious and prosperous country, where the rights of every citizen, are protected and guaranteed, as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

The Minister also advised Nigerians to take responsibility against the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, calling on the citizens to stay safe by observing physical and social distancing, personal and respiratory hygiene, as well as other regulations issued by relevant authorities.