THE MINISTER OF INTERIOR, OLUBUNMI TUNJI-OJOHAS DECLARED FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, A PUBLIC HOLIDAY TO MARK EID-UL-MAWLID, THE BIRTH OF THE HOLY PROPHET MUHAMMAD.
IN A STATEMENT ISSUED BY HIS PERMANENT SECRETARY, MAGDALENE AJANI, TUNJI-OJO EXTENDED WARM GREETINGS TO MUSLIMS IN NIGERIA AND ACROSS THE WORLD, URGING THEM TO EMULATE THE PROPHET’S VIRTUES OF PEACE, LOVE, HUMILITY, TOLERANCE AND COMPASSION.
ACCORDING TO HIM, THESE VALUES ARE CRUCIAL TO BUILDING A UNITED AND PROGRESSIVE NATION.
HE ALSO ENCOURAGED ALL NIGERIANS, IRRESPECTIVE OF THEIR RELIGIOUS BELIEFS, TO USE THIS OCCASION TO PRAY FOR THE PEACE, SECURITY, AND STABILITY OF THE COUNTRY.
MEANWHILE, THE INTERIOR MINISTER CHARGED CITIZENS TO REMAIN LAW-ABIDING, SECURITY-CONSCIOUS, AND SUPPORTIVE OF GOVERNMENT POLICIES AIMED AT ENHANCING THE WELL-BEING OF ALL NIGERIANS.
