Tunde Bakare
The Federal Government has declared Friday 21st and Monday 24th April. 2023. as Public Holiday to mark this years Eldil-Fitr Celebration.
The Minister of Interior. Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.
He congratulated all Muslims for the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan
Aregbesola calls on all Muslims to imbibe and practice the virtues of kindness, and tolerance, self-denial, sacrifice and good neighbourliness. so exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
Aregbesola assured that President Muhammadu Buhari is fully committed to peaceful transition of government following successful elections.
He assured of FG’s commitment to the provision or security for the life and property of every one and foreigners in the country
The Minister commended all security agencies for the successes towards containing insurgencies and criminal activities across the country.
He urges Nigerians to be part of the nation’s security architecture by being vigilant and report suspicious individuals and activities to law enforcement agencies nearest to them, noting that security is everybody’s responsibility.