The Federal Government has declaredMonday as Public Holiday to mark the 2019 Eid-ul-Mawlud in commemoration of thebirthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The Director Press and PublicRelations of the Ministry of Interior, Mohammed Manga, announced this in astatement in Abuja. He said the Minister of Interior,Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola congratulated the Muslim faithful on the occasion andenjoined them to live within the virtues and teachings of the Prophet. He noted that imbibing the Prophet’svirtues of love, courage and perseverance would guarantee peace and security inthe country. Aregbesola expressed confidence thatthe challenges confronting Nigeria at the moment would soon be over and calledon Nigerians to remain focused and determined. He gave the assurance that with theimmense potentials the country is endowed with; coupled with its human andnatural resources, Nigeria will sooner than later join the league of developednations.