President Bola Tinubu is to depart Abuja for Lagos ahead of the Muslim festival of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan.
This is contained in a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Saturday in Abuja.
The festival is expected to hold on Tuesday or Wednesday next week, depending on Lunar calendar heralding the new Islamic month of Shawwal.
”In deference to the solemn occasion, which marks the end of Ramadan, the President will observe the moment in prayers for Nigeria and with family,” Ngelale said.
The presidential spokesman added that Tinubu would continue official duties during and after the Eid-el-Fitr holidays.
Meanwhile, Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Sunday arrived in Maiduguri ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
On arrival at the Muhammadu Buhari International Airport, Maiduguri, Shettima was received by the Borno Deputy Governor, Umar Kadafur, members of the State Executive Council and party chieftains.
Security has also been beefed up in Maiduguri and environs as usual during such festive periods. (NAN)
Ismail Abdulaziz
