Nigerian Govt declares Wednesday and Thursday Public Holiday

In a statement issued on Monday, June 26, 2023, Dr. Oluwatoyin Akinlade, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, announced that the Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared Wednesday, June 28, and Thursday, June 29, 2023, as Public Holidays. This declaration is made in honor of the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebration this year.

“In the spirit of this special occasion, during which we commemorate the great virtues of obedience, sacrifice and faith as exemplified by Prophet Ibraheem (Peace of Allah be upon him), Muslims, and indeed all Nigerians are enjoined to make sacrifices for the growth and development of our communities and our great country, Nigeria.

“We are hopeful that the prayers and sacrifices that come with this great celebration as well as the message of Eid-ei-Kabir will bring about peace, unity and progress in Nigeria”, she stated