President Bola Tinubu will be leaving Abuja to go to Lagos for the Muslim celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan.
The development was conveyed in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Saturday in Abuja.
According to the statement, the festival is scheduled to occur either on Tuesday or Wednesday next week, contingent upon the lunar calendar, heralding the commencement of the new Islamic month of Shawwal.
Ngelale said:
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“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.”
The Spokesman added that after the festival, Tinubu will continue with his official duties.