President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos State for the Eid-el-Fitri celebration.
The Nigerian leader was received at the presidential wing of the Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Ikeja by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and some members of the State Executive Council.
Recall that in a statement on Saturday, the presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale said Tinubu will “observe the moment in prayers for Nigeria and with family in deference to the solemn occasion, which marks the end of Ramadan.”
Ngelale added that the president will continue official duties during and after the Eid-el-Fitr holidays.
The Eid-el-Fitri festival is celebrated by Muslims worldwide after observing Ramadan fasting for 29 or 30 days.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, ahead of the Eid-El-Fitri celebration.
The vice president arrived at the Muhammadu Buhari International Airport in Maiduguri on Sunday amidst tight security.
Shettima was received by the Borno Deputy Governor, Alhaji Umar Kadafur, members of the State Executive Council and party chieftains.
Naija News gathered that security had been beefed up in Maiduguri and its environs ahead of the festive period.
The Eid-el-Fitri celebration, marking the end of Ramadan fasting, is expected to be held on Tuesday or Wednesday, depending on the Lunar calendar. It will herald the new Islamic month of Shawwal.
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