Tag: Public Holidays

Eid-el-Fitr: FG declares Thursday, Friday public holidays 

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FG declares public holidays

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, which signifies the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. In an issued statement yesterday by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Magdalene Ajani, the minister extended warm greetings and heartfelt congratulations to Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the fasting period. Tunji-Ojo urged Muslims to sustain the virtues…

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FG declares Dec. 25, 26 & Jan. 1 public holidays

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FG on Yuletide

The Federal Government has declared Dec. 25; Dec. 26 and Jan. 1, 2026, as public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year celebrations. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, gave the announcement in an issued statement yesterday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo extended warm seasons greetings to Christians in Nigeria and across the world, as well as to Nigerians generally. He urged christians to reflect on the virtues of love, peace, humility and sacrifices exemplified by the birth…

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FG declares Monday, Tuesday as public holiday to mark Workers Day, Sallah celebrations

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The Federal Government has declared Monday, 2nd and Tuesday, 3rd May, 2022, as public holidays to mark this years Workers Day and Eid-il-Fitr (Sallah) celebrations. The Minister of Interior, Ra’uf Aregbesola, made the declaration yesterday, on behalf of the Federal Government. While congratulating workers across the country on this years celebration, Aregbesola commended them for their hard work, diligence and sacrifice, noting that their efforts are largely responsible for the greatness of the country and the respect Nigeria now commands in the comity of nations. The Minister, therefore, enjoined workers…

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Eid-el-Mawlid: FG declares Tuesday as public holiday

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The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, October 19, 2021, as a public holiday to mark this years Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, (PBUH). Minister of Interior, Ra’uf Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulates all Muslim faithful both at home and in the diaspora for witnessing this years occasion. He admonished all Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of love, patience and perseverance which are the virtues of the Holy Prophet, adding that doing so would guarantee peace and…

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Islamic New Year: Osun Gov. Oyetola declares Monday as public holiday

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Governor Gboyega Oyetola, of Osun State, has declared Monday, August 9, as a public holiday to commemorate the Islamic new year Hijrah 1443 AH. The information is contained in a statement issued by the State’s Commissioner for Home Affairs, TajudeenLawal, on Friday in Osogbo, the State capital. The governor enjoined both Muslims and people of other religions to use the holiday to pray for the growth and development of the state and Nigeria as a whole. The Hijrah is the first day in the Islamic New Year calendar.

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FG declares Tuesday, Wednesday as Eid-el-Kabir as public holiday

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The Minister of Interior, Ra’uf Aregbesola, has declared Tuesday and Wednesday as public holidays to mark this years Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. Aregbesola made the announcement on behalf of the Federal Government, in a statement issued yesterday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Shu’aib Belgore. The statement was titled: Eid-El-Kabir: FG Declares, Tuesday, July 20 and Wednesday, July 21, 2021, as Public Holidays. The Minister congratulated all Muslim faithful and Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion. I call on Muslims to continue to imbibe…

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Democracy Day: FG declares Monday as public holiday

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The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 14, as a public holiday to mark this year’s Democracy Day celebration. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Nigerians on this occasion and urged all citizens to support the present administration in its efforts at ensuring a United and prosperous nation. According to a press statement issued today by the Interior Ministry’sPermanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, Aregbesola said any form of agitation that threatens the unity of the country should be shunned…

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Eid-el-Fitr: FG declares Wednesday, Thursday as public holidays

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’Ramadan will end on Wednesday’, Says space agency. The Federal Government has declared Wednesday and Thursday as public holidays to mark the 2021 Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ra’uf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government yesterday. A statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Shu’aib Belgore, quoted Aregbesola as congratulating the Muslim faithful on the occasion. He also called all Nigerians, at home and abroad to use the period of this years Eid-el-Fitr celebration to pray for peace, stability and…

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FG declares Monday as public holiday

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The Federal Government has declared Monday, May 3, 2021, a public holiday to mark this years International Workers Day celebration. Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration in a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Shu’aib Belgore. The statement was titled: FG declares Monday, May 3, 2021, public holiday to mark 2021 workers day celebration. The Minister congratulated workers for witnessing this years celebration. He commended them for their patience, understanding and support in driving the policies and programmes of President Muhammadu Buhari in its determination…

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FG declares Monday as Public Holiday

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The Federal Government has declared Monday, May 3, a public holiday to mark this years International Workers Day celebration. Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration in a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Shu’aib Belgore. The statement was titled: FG declares Monday, May 3, 2021, public holiday to mark 2021 workers day celebration. The Minister congratulated workers for witnessing this years celebration. He commended them for their patience, understanding and support in driving the policies and programmes of President Muhammadu Buhari in its determination to…

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