FG declares Wednesday, Thursday as public holidays

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday and Thursday (May 12 and 13, 2021) as public holidays to mark this year's Eidul-Fitr celebration.

The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, announced this on Monday.

The Minister, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in Abuja, congratulated the Muslim faithful for the important celebration.

He called on all Nigerians, at home and abroad, to use the period of this year's celebration to pray for peace, stability and economic transformation in the land.

According to the Minister, development cannot thrive in an atmosphere of rancour and insecurity.

He called on all Nigerians to be law-abiding and embrace the spirit of love, self-discipline, kindness and tolerance, as taught by the Holy Prophet Mohammed.

He also called on all security agencies in the country to be more courageous and patriotic to surmount the ongoing battle against resurging insecurity and activities of criminal elements in Nigeria.