Tinubu, Shettima arrive Lagos, Maiduguri for celebration
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, April 9 and Wednesday, April 10, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Muslim Ummah for the successful completion of the fast.
The Eid-El-Fitr celebration marking the end of Ramadan fasting is expected to hold either Tuesday or Wednesday depending on the Lunar calendar heralding the new Islamic month of Shawwal.
Tunji-Ojo called on Muslim Ummmah to imbibe and practice the virtues that entailed kindness, love, tolerance, peace, good neighbourliness, compassion as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him).
He urged Nigerians to continue in the spirit of unity to improve and achieve peace and oneness in the country.
The minister wished all Muslim Ummah a happy Eid-el-Fitr celebration and prayed that the peace, blessings and favour of Allah be with everyone and the country.
Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu and the Vice President, Hashim Shettima have arrived Lagos State and Borno State to celebrate Eid-el-Fitri, which signifies the end of Ramadan.
The president’s aircraft touched down at 4.30pm at the Presidential wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja.
He was received by the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and some of his cabinet members.
On arrival at the Muhammadu Buhari International Airport, Maiduguri, Shettima was received by the Borno Deputy Governor, Alhaji Umar Kadafur, members of the State Executive Council and party chieftains.
Meanwhile, security has been beefed up in Maiduguri and environs as usual during such festive periods. Tinubu and Shettima are expected to return to Abuja after the Eid-el-fitri holidays.
