Friday, Sept. 1 and Monday, Sept. 4 have been declared public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, stated this via a statement signed by Dr Rufai Attahiru, who oversees the Office of the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, and released on Monday.
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The minister implored Muslims and all Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for country’s unity.
Dambazau said President Muhammadu Buhari was determined to build a peaceful and virile nation and urged Nigerians to support the All Progressive Congress led-government.
The Minister condemned the prevalence of hate speech while assuring Nigerians of safety in all parts of the country.
