President Bola Tinubu is to depart Abuja for Lagos ahead of the Muslim festival of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan month.
This is contained in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Saturday in Abuja.
The festival is expected to take place on Tuesday or Wednesday next week, depending on the lunar calendar, heralding th7e 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,” Mr Ngelale said.
The presidential spokesman added that Mr Tinubu would continue official duties during and after the Eid-el-Fitr holidays.
