The Federal Government on Thursday declared Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 July, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf
Aregbesola, disclosed this on behalf of the Federal Government and congratulated all Muslims and Nigerians both at home and in the Diaspora during the period.
“I call on Muslims to continue to imbibe the spirit of love, peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) and to also use the period to pray for peace, unity, prosperity and the stability of the country, considering the challenges of insecurity we face at the moment” Aregbesola said.
Aregbesola assured Nigerians that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is committed to the security of lives and properties of all Nigerians.
According to him, the administration is empowering the citizens for successful living, the provisions of social investments programmes and adequate security in the schools.
The Minister, while wishing Muslims a happy Eid-el Kabir celebration, challenged Nigerians to take responsibility by reporting any suspicious individuals and criminal activities they observed around them.
He urged them to report such clandestine movements to the law enforcement agencies with the use of N-Alerts application that has been designed to mitigate security challenges with prompt response from security agencies.
“As soon as you See Something Do N-Alerts most especially during this festival.” He said.
In a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore on Thursday said
the Minister enjoined all Nigerians to be vigilant and observant of intruders in their communities.
“We must all take responsibility for the security of lives and property as we celebrate this year’s festival” he said.
“Aregbesola craves the indulgence of every Nigerians to come together, put our heads, hearts and all we have together, in order to achieve relative peace for harmonious coexistence and put an end to insecurities in Nigeria, he reiterated.
“The Minister assures all Nigerians of the government’s protection of all under the law, maintenance of law and order and keeping the peace in all situations.”