JUST IN: Tinubu Departs Abuja, To Celebrate Eid-El-Fitr In Lagos

President Bola Tinubu will be in his home state Lagos for the celebration of Muslim festival of the Eid-El-Fitr marking the end of Ramadan month.

Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity revealed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja.

According to the statement, President Tinubu is set to depart Abuja to celebrate the Eid-El-Fitr festival in Lagos with members of his family.

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.

NAN