The Federal Government has declared Monday, 12 December 2016 as public holiday to mark the Eid-El Maulud celebration.
The Honourable Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, enjoined all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to cooperate and join hands with President Muhammadu Buhari as he works tirelessly to build a strong, united and peaceful Nation.
Dambazau urged all Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace across the nation, while calling on all to be patient and supportive of the present administration for the successful implementation of its laudable programmes.
The statement signed by Muhammadu Maccido, acting Permanent Secretary at the ministry of interior said Dambazau wishe all Nigerians a happy Eid-El Maulud.
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