The Federal Government has declared Monday, 12 December 2016 as public
holiday to mark the Eid-El Maulud celebration.
The Honourable Minister of Interior, Lt Gen. Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau
Phd, CFR (rtd), who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal
Government, enjoined all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to
cooperate and join hands with President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, as he works
tirelessly to build a strong, united and peaceful Nation.
General Dambazau urged all Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace
across the nation, while calling on all to be patient and supportive of the
present administration for the successful implementation of its laudable
programmes.