Oguntoye Sodiq
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday 27th September as a Public Holiday in commemoration of this year’s Eid-ul-Maulid celebration, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him.)
This was made public through a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Oluwatoyin Akinlade, on Monday.
He extended warm congratulations to the Muslim faithful both within the country and abroad for being part of this year’s significant occasion.
The minister emphasized the importance of embracing qualities such as love, patience, tolerance, and perseverance, which were exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).
The statement partly read: “The Minister congratulates all Muslim faithful both home and in the diaspora for witnessing 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.”
Dr.Akinlade, however, urged Nigerians to collaborate with President Bola Tinubu’s administration in its endeavor to construct a progressive and admirable nation that all citizens can take pride in.