This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement issued on Monday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani.

Dr. Tunji-Ojo congratulated all Muslim faithful in Nigeria and across the globe on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice. He encouraged the Muslim Ummah to emulate the values of sacrifice, obedience, and faith as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace Be Upon Him).

The Minister emphasized the importance of using the period to pray for national peace, unity, and prosperity. He reassured Nigerians that the ongoing people-centered reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration are geared toward restoring the country’s path to sustainable development.

“While wishing all Muslims a joyful and peaceful Eid-ul-Adha celebration, the Minister urges Nigerians to unite in supporting government efforts aimed at reviving the nation’s greatness,” the statement concluded.

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Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Oluwatoyin Akinlade, on behalf of Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced the holiday in a statement on Monday night.

Tunji-Ojo said the holiday is to commemorate the Eid-ul-Maulid celebration, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).

He congratulated all Muslim faithful both at home and in the diaspora for 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,” the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary Oluwatoyin Akinlade said in a statement.

The Honorable Minister, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has urged Nigerians, especially our youths, to embrace the virtues of hard work and peaceful disposition to fellow humans, irrespective of faith, ideology, social class, and ethnicity, and join hands with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s led-Administration in its effort to build a progressive and enviable Nation that all citizens will be proud of. The Minister wishes all Muslim Faithfuls a joyful celebration.”

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Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration in Abuja on Friday  on behalf of the Government.

The Minister felicitated  with all Nigerians on the momentous occasion, commending them for their faith in democracy as expressed in the nationwide elections that produced the President and his Deputy being inaugurated and indeed in all elections across the nation.

The Minister in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Shuaib Belgore enjoined Nigerians to continue to support and promote democracy through adherence to the rule of law and uphold all democratic institutions.

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This is contained in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Intrerior, Dr Shuaib Belgore.

Belgore said that the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government.

Aregbesola urged Christian faithful to emulate the virtues of sacrifice, togetherness, forgiveness, Kindness love peace and patience which were attributes and practices of Jesus Christ, as exemplified by His ministry on the earth.

He also called on Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for an end to the security challenges in some parts of the country, adding that security was everybody’s business.

He said that the federal government was doing all that was necessary in ensuring a peaceful transition of government following the peaceful conduct of the 2023 general elections.

“The nation is persistently on the part to greatness and I urge all Nigerians to positively deploy their creative energy to the full realisation of the coming prosperity, as there is surely light at the end of the tunnel,” he said.

The minister wished all Christian faithful a most blissful celebration and all Nigerians a happy holiday.

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Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, who confirmed the development in a circular said the state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, approved the work-free day for the public servants.

Muri-Okunola said, “Consequent upon the extension of the collection of Permanent Voters’ Cards by the Independent National Electoral Commission, it is hereby notified for the general information that all public servants who are yet to collect their Permanent Voters’ Cards from designated INEC Centers are encouraged to do so before Sunday, January 29, 2023, as it is a civic responsibility to vote.

The dates include Tuesday, January 24, 2023, for grade levels 01, 03, 07 and 15; Wednesday, January 25, 2023, for grade levels 02, 04, 08 and 13; Thursday, January 26, 2023, for grade levels 05, 09, 12, and 17; and Friday, January 27, 2023, for grade levels 06, 10, 14 and 16.

Muri-Okunola said enjoined accounting officers to excuse their officers in respective grade levels on the designated days.

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The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made this known in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Shuaib Belgore.

Aregbesola while congratulating Nigerians on the occasion, urged citizens to support the present administration in its efforts at ensuring a United and prosperous Nation.

The Minister stated that “any form of agitation that threatens the unity of the country should be shunned for the good of all.”

He stressed that Nigeria would be a haven of peace, unity, and progress if all citizens love their neighbours and embrace the spirit of brotherliness.

The Minister said, “As we mark another Democracy Day in the history of our dear country, let us reflect on the efforts of our founding fathers and ensure that Nigeria remains one United and Indivisible Entity. No development can take place in an acrimonious environment.

“With the challenges we face in Nigeria today, I see an opportunity for us not to break up or break down but to break open; open up to ourselves in truth so that we may appreciate each other, understand each other, honour each other and live together in peace and prosperity.

“There will surely be light at the end of the tunnel.”

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Minister of Interior, Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, made the announcement on Monday.

He congratulated all Nigerians at home and abroad for the entrenchment of democratic rule in the country.

Aregbesola commended the heroes of democracy for their dogged determination and sacrifice which eventually birthed Democratic Governance in Nigeria.

He called on Nigerians to continue to cherish the selfless efforts made to attain democracy.

The Minister urged Nigerians to collaborate with the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to ensure the realization of the democratic ideals which these Patriots fought for, even at the cost of their lives.

The Minister who reassured Nigerians of the Federal Government’s commitment to battling the scourge of COVID-19 with the cooperation of all Nigerians, advised them further, to take responsibility for stopping the spread of the virus.

He reiterated the need for Nigerians to stay safe by observing physical and social distancing, personal and respiratory hygiene, as well as other regulations issued by relevant authorities.

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