The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola made the
declaration on behalf of the Federal
Government.
According to a statement signed on Thursday
by Mohammed Manga, the Director, Press
and Public Relations for the Minister,
Aregbesola congratulated the Muslim Faithful
on the occasion and enjoined them to live
within the virtues and teachings of the Holy
Prophet Muhammad, which are; love, courage
and perseverance, adding that doing so would
guarantee peace and security in the country.
“Aregbesola expressed confidence that the
challenges confronting Nigeria at the moment
will soon be over; and therefore called on
Nigerians to remain focused and determined.
“He assured that with the immense potentials
the country is endowed with; coupled with its
human and natural resources, if tapped and
properly utilized; Nigeria will sooner than later
join the league of developed nations,” the
statement added.
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