The Federal Government
has now declared Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th September, 2016 as public
holidays to mark the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
The Minister of
Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, made the declaration on behalf of the
Government and enjoined all Muslim faithful and Nigerians to support,
co-operate and join hands with President Muhammadu Buhari in his efforts to
diversify the economy and progressively accelerate the pace of economic
recovery.
The Minister
reiterated that government is aware of the present economic challenges the
nation is facing following the downturn in oil prices. He assured that
appropriate steps are being taken to address them, especially through
revitalizing the agricultural sector, the “Youth Empowerment Scheme” in the
Information and Communication Technology (ICT), the “Change Begins with Me”, and
other “social intervention” programmes, as well as massive capital release all
aimed at stimulating the economy towards the path of growth and recovery.
While wishing a happy celebration,
The Minister expressed optimism that the present economic challenges will soon
be over.
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