FG Declares Monday, Tuesday Public Holidays to Mark Eid-el-Kabir

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FG Declares Monday, Tuesday Public Holidays to Mark Eid-el-Kabir

The Federal Government has declared Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 12 and Sept.13 as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Kabir.

The Minister of Interior, Retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the acting Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Muhammadu Maccido.

He enjoined all Muslims and Nigerians in general to support and join hands with President Muhammadu Buhari in his sustained efforts to diversify the economy and progressively accelerate the pace of economic recovery.

The minister said that government was aware of the current economic challenges the nation was facing.

He assured that that appropriate steps were being taken to address the challenges.

He wished all Nigerians a happy Eid-el-Kabir celebration.