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.’
A statement by Bassey Okon Akpanyung, the Permanent Secretary at the ministry, said the Minister ‘wishes Nigerians a peaceful celebration.’