FEDERAL GOVT. DECLARES FRIDAY AND MONDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR EID-EL FITR

The Federal Government has declared both Friday June 15 and Monday June 18 as public holiday to for the 2018 Eid- El Fitr.

The Minister of Interior, Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, made the declaration on Monday in Abuja on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement which was issued by Dr M. Umar, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry.

He congratulated the Muslim on a successful completion of the Ramadan fast and encouraged  Nigerians to use the holiday to pray for the peace, unity, prosperity and stability of the country, he encouraged all Nigerians to put heads together with the Federal Government in taking the nation to greater heights.

The Minister wishes all Nigerians a happy, peaceful and rewarding Eid -El Fitr celebration.