The Federal Government through the Minister of Interior, Retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, has declared Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 12 and Sept.13 as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

Dambazau, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the acting Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Muhammadu Maccido.

He urged all Muslims and Nigerians in general to support and join hands with President Buhari in his sustained efforts to diversify the economy and progressively accelerate the pace of economic recovery.

Dambazau said, the government know the current economic challenges the people are facing and assured that appropriate steps were being taken to address the challenges.

He said the Federal Government was working to‎ revitalise the agriculture sector and the “Youth Empowerment Scheme” in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Dambazau further added that other areas of priority to the government includes “The “Change Begins with Me”, a value re-orientation programme, other social intervention programmes and massive capital releases.

He urged Nigerians to continue supporting the government toward building a new formidable Nigeria, adding that the current economic difficulties would soon be over.

Dambazau wished all Nigerians a happy Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

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