The Federal Government has made a declaration concerning Friday, April 21 and Monday, April 24, 2023, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid el-Fitr celebration.
This comes under the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Shuaib Belgore, obtained on Wednesday.He congratulated all Muslims for the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan.
“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,” the minister advised all Muslims. 
Aregbesola assured that the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), was fully committed to a peaceful transition of government following successful elections. He assured of the government’s commitment to the provision of security for the life and property of every citizen and foreigner in the country.
He further urged Nigerians to be part of the nation’s security architecture by being vigilant and reporting suspicious individuals and activities to law enforcement agencies nearest to them, noting that security was everybody’s responsibility.
He admonished Nigerians also to report suspicious activities and persons to security agencies.Aregbesola wished all Muslims a happy Eid el-Fitr celebration and prayed “that the peace, blessings and favour of Allah be with you all. Ameen.”
