FG Declares Monday As Public Holiday For Maulud Celebration

The Federal Government has declared Monday as Public Holiday to mark the 2019 Eid-ul-Mawlud in commemoration of the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad.

Director Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Interior, Mohammed Manga, announced this in a statement on Thursday.

He said the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, congratulated the Muslim faithful on the occasion and urged them to live within the virtues and teachings of the Prophet.

According to him, imbibing the Prophet’s virtues of love, courage and perseverance would guarantee peace and security in the country.

Aregbesola expressed confidence, saying Nigerians should remain focused and determined that the challenges confronting the country  at the moment would soon be over.

He gave the assurance that with the immense potentials the country is endowed with; coupled with its human and natural resources, Nigeria will sooner than later join the league of developed nations.

Aregbesola reiterated Government’s desire to ensure a peaceful and secure environment for all Nigerians.