The Federal Government has declared Monday, September 12, and Tuesday, September 13, 2016, as public holiday to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
Minister of Interior, Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (rtd) made the announcement on Monday in a statement signed by the acting Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Muhammadu Maccido.
He enjoined all Muslims and Nigerians in general to join hands with President Muhammadu Buhari as he makes efforts to restore the country’s glory.
The minister said that government was aware of the current economic challenges the nation was facing, assuring that that steps were being taken to address the issues.
The minister said that the Federal Government was working to revitalise the agriculture sector and the “Youth Empowerment Scheme” in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
He said that other areas of priority to government included the “The “Change Begins with Me”, a value re-orientation programme, and other social intervention programmes.
He wished all Nigerians a happy Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
