FG declares Tuesday, Wednesday public holidays to commemorate Eid-El-Fitr

The federal government has announced Tuesday, 09 and Wednesday, 10 April 2024, as public holidays to mark the Eid-El-Fitr celebrations. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government on Sunday in a statement by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Aishetu Ndayako. He congratulated all Muslims for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. The Minister called on Muslims to imbibe and practice the virtues that entail kindness, love, tolerance, peace, good neighbourliness, and compassion as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him). He urged Nigerians to continue in the spirit of unity to improve and achieve peace and oneness in the country.