In a statement, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Oluwatoyin Akinlade, relayed the declaration made by Minister Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo in Abuja. The minister extended congratulations to all Muslim faithful, both at home and in the Diaspora, on the occasion of this year's event.

“His admonition to Nigerians, is to imbibe the spirit of love, patience, tolerance and perseverance which are deep spiritual virtues that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) exemplified.

“The Honourable Minister, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has urged Nigerians, especially our youths, to embrace the virtues of hard work and peaceful disposition to fellow humans, irrespective of faith, ideology, social class and ethnicity and join hands with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s led-Administration in its effort to build a progressive and enviable Nation that all citizens will be proud of”, the statement added.