Friday has been declared a public holiday to mark Mawlid.
“The minister wishes all Muslim Ummah a happy Eid-el-Fitr celebration.’’
On Wednesday, Muslim faithful in Nigeria and around the world celebrated Eid-El Maulud.
Mr Obi urged Muslims to pray for lasting peace in the nation, in keeping with the Holy Prophet’s teachings.
Governor Peter Mbah has urged Nigerians to learn to coexist peacefully and take inspiration from the life of Prophet Muhammad.
Time has come to revise the prefixes “rising insecurity” with “declining insecurity,” the president said.
