The Federal Government on Tuesday declared Friday, July 17 and Monday, July 20 as public holidays to the mark the end of Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Abubakar Magaji, who announced this in Abuja, enjoined all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to extend the spiritual benefits of Ramadan, which include love, peace and sacrifice for the development of the nation.
He also urged Nigerians to support the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in its determination and sustained efforts to build a peaceful, united and virile nation.
The permanent secretary appealed to all Nigerians, both at home and abroad, to use the occasion to pray for peace and unity across the nation.
