The federal government of Nigeria have declared September 1-4 public holidays , the reason was to mark Eid-el-Kabir Celebration this maybe for Muslims but even Christians go like the holiday.
The Minister of Interior, Retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the Director Overseeing the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Rufa’i Attahiru.
Dambazau congratulated Muslim faithful and all Nigerians, encouraging them to use the occasion to pray for peace, unity, prosperity and the stability of Nigeria.
He enjoined all Muslims and Nigerians to join hands with President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, in its avowed determination to build a peaceful and harmonious country, “where the rights of every citizen are protected and guaranteed, as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
The minister assured Nigerians of security and safety in all parts of the country, emphasizing that security agencies have been directed to maintain peace and protect lives and property.
What. Do you think,is the holidays not much?
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