The Federal Government has declared Monday and
Tuesday, Sept. 12 and Sept.13 as public holidays
to mark the Eid-el-Kabir.
The Minister of Interior, Retired Lt.-Gen.
Abdulrahman Dambazau, made the declaration on
behalf of the Federal Government in a statement
signed by the acting Permanent Secretary in the
ministry, Muhammadu Maccido.
He enjoined all Muslims and Nigerians in general
to support and join hands with President
Muhammadu Buhari in his sustained efforts to
diversify the economy and progressively accelerate
the pace of economic recovery.
The minister said that government was aware of
the current economic challenges the nation was
facing.
He assured that that appropriate steps were being
taken to address the challenges.
The minister said that the Federal Government was
working to revitalise the agriculture sector and the
“Youth Empowerment Scheme” in Information and
Communication Technology (ICT).
He said that other areas of priority to government
included the “The “Change Begins with Me”, a
value re-orientation programme, and other social
intervention programmes as well as massive
capital releases.
The minister expressed optimism that the current
economic difficulties would soon be over, urging
all to continue to support the government toward
building a new formidable Nigeria.
He wished all Nigerians a happy Eid-el-Kabir
celebration.
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