The Federal Government has declared Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9 and 10, 2024, as public holidays to observe the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, as conveyed in a statement issued on Sunday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Aishetu Ndayako. Tunji-Ojo extended congratulations to all Muslim Ummah for the successful completion of the fasting period in the holy month of Ramadan. He also urged Muslims to uphold and practice virtues such as kindness, love, tolerance, peace, good neighborliness, and compassion, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him).

President Bola Tinubu arrived in Lagos on Sunday ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. He was warmly welcomed at the presidential wing of Murtala Muhammed International Airport by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and other top government officials. According to the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu would observe the occasion with prayers for Nigeria and spend time with family in deference to the solemn occasion marking the end of Ramadan. While Ngelale did not specify the exact date of Tinubu’s return, he mentioned that the President would continue official duties during and after the Eid-el-Fitr holidays.

Similarly, Vice-President Kashim Shettima arrived in Maiduguri on Sunday ahead of the Eid-El-Fitr celebration. Upon his arrival at the Muhammadu Buhari International Airport, Maiduguri, Shettima was received by Borno Deputy Governor, Alhaji Umar Kadafur, members of the State Executive Council, and party chieftains. Security measures have been heightened in Maiduguri and surrounding areas in anticipation of the festive period. The Eid-El-Fitr celebration, marking the end of Ramadan fasting, is expected to take place either on Tuesday or Wednesday, depending on the Lunar calendar heralding the new Islamic month of Shawwal.

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