Minister of Interior, Mr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo
FG declares Wednesday as public holiday for Eid-ul-Maulid celebration
Federal Government has declared Wednesday, September 27, as Public Holiday to mark the Muslim festival of Eid-ul-Maulid, signifying the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
The announcement confirming the development was contained in a statement released, Monday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Oluwatoyin Akinlade, who also quoted the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, as urging Nigerians ‘to be tolerant.’
“The Minister congratulates all Muslim faithful both home and in the Diaspora for witnessing this year’s occasion.
“His admonition to Nigerians is to imbibe the spirit of love, patience, tolerance and perseverance which are deep spiritual virtues that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) exemplified
“Tunji-Ojo also urged Nigerians, especially our youths, to embrace the virtues of hard work and peaceful disposition toward fellow humans, irrespective of faith, ideology, social class, and ethnicity, and join hands with President Bola Tinubu’s administration in its effort to build a progressive and enviable Nation that all citizens will be proud of,” the statement read.
