Federal Government declares Monday public holiday

Federal Government declares Monday public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Monday as Public Holiday to mark the 2019 Eid -ul -Mawlud in commemoration of the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad .
Mr Mohammed Manga , Director Press and Public Relations of the Ministry of Interior , announced this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja .
He said the Minister of Interior , Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola , congratulated the Muslim faithful on the occasion and enjoined them to live within the virtues and teachings of the Prophet .
He said imbibing the Prophet ’ s virtues of love , courage and perseverance would guarantee peace and security in the country .
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Aregbesola expressed confidence that the challenges confronting Nigeria at the moment would soon be over and therefore called on Nigerians to remain focused and determined .
He gave the assurance that with the immense potentials the country is endowed with; coupled with its human and natural resources , Nigeria will sooner than later join the league of developed nations .
“With love , commitment, self-sacrifice , patience and patriotism , we will certainly , build a greater Nigeria , ” Aregbesola said.
The Minister restated the Government ’ s desire to ensure a peaceful and secure environment for all Nigerians.
( NAN )