ABUJA, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays in observance of this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration.
This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through an official statement issued on behalf of the Federal Government on Monday.
In the statement, the minister extended his congratulations to all Muslims in Nigeria and the Diaspora, urging the Ummah to continue to uphold the values of “sacrifice, obedience, and faith” as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him).
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He further encouraged Nigerians to use the festive period to offer prayers for the nation’s “peace, unity, and prosperity.”
“The minister assured Nigerians, that the people-oriented reforms and initiatives carried out, in furtherance of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, is to restore Nigeria on the path of progress,” the statement read.
It added that, “while wishing the Muslim Ummah a happy Eid-ul-Adha celebration, the minister urged all Nigerians to join hands with the present administration in its efforts to restore the glory of Nigeria as a great nation.”