Tag: Eid-ul-Adha

  • Eid-ul-Adha: FG urges reflection, reaffirms commitment to national development

    Eid-ul-Adha: FG urges reflection, reaffirms commitment to national development

    The federal government has urged Nigerians to use the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha to reflect on the values of faith, sacrifice, and unity, while reaffirming its commitment to national development under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

    In a statement issued Thursday by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), Segun Imohiosen, on behalf of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, the government congratulated the Muslim Ummah and all Nigerians on the celebration, which coincides with the second anniversary of the Tinubu administration.

    The statement called on citizens to draw inspiration from the life of Prophet Ibrahim, whose legacy of obedience and devotion remains a guiding light for believers.

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    “This celebration is an opportunity to reflect on the enduring values of peace, unity, compassion, and patriotism,” the statement noted, adding that the Federal Government remains committed to delivering the dividends of democracy through sustained reforms, inclusive economic growth, and improved security and governance.

    The government assured Nigerians that their sacrifices and resilience would yield visible benefits as reforms continue to take root.

    On behalf of the Federal Executive Council, the statement extended warm wishes to Nigerians at home and abroad for a peaceful, joyous, and spiritually fulfilling Eid-ul-Adha celebration.

  • BREAKING: FG declares public holidays for Eid-ul-Adha

    BREAKING: FG declares public holidays for Eid-ul-Adha

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

    The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. He congratulated all Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on the occasion.

    He called on the Muslim Ummah to continue to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice and faith as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him) and to also use the period to pray for a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria.

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    The Minister in a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, assured Nigerians, 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.

    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.