The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this
in a statement on Sunday by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Aishetu
Ndayako.
The minister congratulated all Muslims for the successful
completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan.
Tunji-Ojo called on them to imbibe and practise the virtues
that entail kindness, love, tolerance, peace, good neighbourliness, and
compassion, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him).
The statement read, “The Federal Government of Nigeria has
declared Tuesday, 9th and Wednesday, 10th April, 2024 as public holidays to
mark Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
“The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo,
congratulates all Muslim Ummah for the successful completion of the fasting in
the holy month of Ramadan.
“Tunji-Ojo calls on Muslim Ummmah to imbibe and practise the
virtues that entails kindness, love, tolerance, peace, good neighbourliness,
compassion as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him).
“He urged Nigerians to continue in the spirit of unity in
order to improve and achieve peace and oneness in the country.
“The minister wishes all Muslim Ummah a happy Eid-el-Fitr
celebration and prays that the peace, blessings, and favour of Allah be with
everyone and our great nation.”