Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has declared Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to mark Eldi Fitri Celebration.

Aregbesola, made the public holiday declaration on behalf of the Federal Government via his Twitter handle on Thursday.

The minister congratulated all Muslim faithful for successful completion of the Ramadan fast.

In a statement tweeted, Director of Press in the Ministry, Mohammed Manga, explained that Aregbesola called on Muslim faithful to replicate the life of kindness, love, tolerance, peace and good neighbourliness as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad.

He assured Nigerians that President Muhammadu Buhari led administration is committed to the fight against COVID-19 with the cooperation of all Nigerians