Tinubu Government Declare Monday Public Holiday

The Federal Government of Nigeria led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared Monday, September 16, 2024, a public holiday in observance of Eid-ul-Mawlid, the celebration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad ( Peace Be Upon Him).

Nuella's News reports that the announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement released by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary of the ministry.

Minister Tunji-Ojo extended his congratulations to the Muslim Ummah, both within Nigeria and in the diaspora, as they mark this special occasion. He also encouraged Muslims and Nigerians at large to embrace the values of patience, sacrifice, and resilience during this period.

 The Minister emphasized the importance of using the Eid-ul-Mawlid celebrations as an opportunity for prayers for peace and the continued prosperity of Nigeria. He called on citizens to reflect on the teachings of Prophet Muhammad and work towards fostering a more peaceful and egalitarian nation.

Nigerian Government Declares Public Holiday To Celebrate Democracy Day

The Nigerian government has declared Wednesday,June 12 as a public holiday to celebrate 2024 Democracy Day in the country.

This was announced in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako and released on Tuesday.

The statement reads: “As we mark another Democracy day in the history of our dear country, let us all reflect on the efforts of our founding fathers and ensure that Nigeria remains a united, secured, peaceful and indivisible entity”.

The country’s Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo also urged Nigerians to remain steadfast on the tenets of democratic governance and reiterated that President Bola Tinubu is committed to positive reforms to revive the nation’s economy and enhance security.

The Minister also called on Nigerians and friends of Nigeria to appreciate the progress that has been made, and look forward to a better future for Nigeria’s Democracy.

It was earlier reported that this year’s Democracy Day celebration will kick off with a symposium on Tuesday,  June 11, 2024.

The symposium is billed to hold at the State House Conference Centre, Presidential Villa, Abuja, at 9 am.

Then by 6 pm on the same day,  a youth conference will be held at the Ladi Kwali Hall, Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja.

This was according to a statement on Sunday by the Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Abdulhakeem Adeoye.

The statement read, “The programmes lined up for the celebration include a symposium on Tuesday, June 11, at 9:00 am at the State House Conference Centre, Presidential Villa, Abuja.

“Later that day, a youth conference will be held at Ladi Kwali Hall, Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja, at 6 pm.

“A grand parade will take place on Wednesday, June 12, at 8 am at Eagle Square, Abuja,” followed by “a dinner at the State House Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, at 6pm.”

FG Declares Monday October 2 Public Holiday

 

The Federal Government has declared Monday, 2nd October, 2023 as a public holiday in commemoration of Nigeria’s 63rd independence anniversary.

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Oluwatoyin Akinlade I’m a statement on Thursday said the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration in Abuja on behalf of the federal government.

“Dr Olubunmi assured Nigerians of Government’s continued commitment to tackling challenges facing the country. It is today a known fact that difficult Socio-Economic and Security challenges are global, and Nigeria is not isolated”, she stated.

According to her, the Minister however said that the Government is daily making efforts to confront these varied and numerous challenges with all the might available until respite comes our way. Dr. Tunji-Ojo reiterated that the eminent position of Nigeria in the comity of Nations and the greatness ahead of the country is achievable if we all work together in unity.

He also stated that; “our warm welcoming spirit and love as well as our unbounded human capital and the richness of our land makes Nigeria unarguably the leading black Nation in the World being Africa’s pride and beacon of hope for the Renewed Hope of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR”.

“While wishing the citizens a memorable independence celebration, the Minister recalled that our founding fathers, in spite of the differences in faith, tribe and tongue, came together for Nigeria’s freedom which we enjoy today. The Minister assured that this Administration through the Renew Hope Agenda will ensure a better Nigeria for all citizens, as a befitting tribute to our heroes past”, the statement added.

Tuesday, November 20th Have Been Declares Public Holiday To Celebrate Eid-El Maulud By Federal Government

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 20th November 2018 as public holiday to mark the Eid-El Maulud celebration.