Sallah: FG declares Tuesday, Wednesday public holidays

The Federal Government on Thursday
declared Oct. 15 and Oct.16 as public holidays to commemorate Id-el- Kabir celebrations.

The Minister of Interior, Mr Abba Moro, made
the announcement on behalf of the Federal
Government in a statement in Abuja.

The statement, signed by the Permanent
Secretary in the ministry, Mrs Fatima
Bamidele, urged Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for the peace and unity of the nation.

The statement quoted the minister as
congratulating Muslims on the occasion.
It also urged Muslims and other Nigerians to
support President Goodluck Jonathan in his
sustained efforts to raise the country to its next level of development.

The minister wished Nigerians a rewarding and peaceful celebration. (NAN)

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