The federal government, which is run by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has declared Wednesday, September 27, public holiday.
According to Anaedoonline.ng, the government of the United States proclaimed the holiday to honour the Eil-ul- Maulid celebration, which marks the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).
On behalf of the government, the Minister of the Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the vacation on Monday night.
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The Minister thanked Muslims at home and abroad for attending this year’s event in a statement released by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Oluwatoyin Akinlade.
He urged Nigerians to emulate the deep spiritual values of love, patience, tolerance, and perseverance that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) embodied.
Tunji-Ojo exhorted young people to work hard and be kind to their neighbours, regardless of their colour, religion, or social background.
He encouraged them to work with President Bola Tinubu to create a progressive nation.
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