Following the directive by the President General of
the
Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji
Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto, to the
effect
that the Ramadan fast continues today as a result of
the non-sighting of the moon, the Federal
Government
has declared Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th July,
2016 as Public Holiday.
In making the declaration on behalf of the Federal
Government, the Honourable Minister of Interior, Lt
Gen. (Rtd) Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau, urged
Nigerians to use this period of sober reflections to
ensure harmony, unity and peaceful co-existence,
while giving full support to the administration of
President Muhammadu Buhari in his sustained effort
to pursue socio-economic and political growth of the
nation.
Bassey Okon Akpanyung, Permanent Secretary, in a
statement conveying confirmation of the dates
quoted
the Minister as wishing Nigerians a peaceful
celebration.
