Tinubu Arrives Lagos Ahead Of Eid-el-Fitr Celebration

• President Tinubu arrives Lagos for Eid celebrations, greeted by Governor Sanwo-Olu and officials.

• Spokesperson says Tinubu will pray for Nigeria and continue official duties during Eid.

• Eid marks end of Ramadan fasting for Muslims worldwide.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has landed in Lagos State to commemorate Eid-el-Fitri.

Welcoming him at the presidential wing of the Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Ikeja were Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and several members of the State Executive Council.

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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.

Watch video of Tinubu’s arrival 

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The Eid-el-Fitri festival is celebrated by Muslims worldwide after observing Ramadan fasting for 29 or 30 days.

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