FG declares public holidays for Sallah celebrations

The Federal Government has declared Friday, 6th, and Monday, 9th June, 2025, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, in a statement by Dr Magdalene Ajani, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, on Monday in Abuja. While congratulating […]

The Federal Government has declared Friday, 6th, and Monday, 9th June, 2025, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration.

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, in a statement by Dr Magdalene Ajani, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, on Monday in Abuja.

While congratulating all Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion, he called on them to continue to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice and faith as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him) and also to use the period to pray for a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria.

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, are to restore Nigeria to the path of progress.

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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 Nigeria’s glory as a great nation.