Federal Government has declared Friday 21st April and Monday 24th April, 2023 as public Holidays for Muslims in the country to celebrate the end of Ramadan fasting.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Shuaib Belgore, announced this in statement on Wednesday in Abuja.
In the statement, Aregbesola wished the Muslim faithful a happy celebration and asked them to imbibe the virtues of kindness, love, tolerance, peace, self-denial, and sacrifice.
“The “deep spiritual consciousness” of the fasting period should not end but be maintained.
“President Muhammadu Buhari is fully committed to a peaceful transition of Government following successful elections,” the statement added.
He assured of the Government’s commitment to the provision of security for the life and property of every citizen and foreigner in the country.
He urged Nigerians to be part of the nation’s security architecture by being vigilant and reporting suspicious individuals and activities to law enforcement agencies nearest to them, noting that security is everybody’s responsibility.
