*Commends security agencies on the fight against criminals
The Federal Government has declared Friday 21st and Monday 24th of April 2022, public holidays for the celebration of Eidil Fitri.
Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, who made the announcement, said the holidays is to enable the Muslim faithful to celebrate the Sallah season with their loved ones.
In a communique, the minister calls on all Muslims to imbibe and practice the virtues of kindness, love, tolerance, peace, self-denial, sacrifice and good neighbourliness as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
“The self-restraint, self-denial, sacrifice and deep spiritual consciousness that accompanied the fasting period should not end but be maintained and improved upon in order to be a better person and true worshipper,” he said.
Aregbesola assured that the federal government is fully committed to a peaceful transition of government following successful elections and that the government is fully committed to the provision of security for the protection of lives and property of all.
He also commended all security agencies for their efforts in the fight against insecurity and criminality.
