Tinubu Lands In Lagos Ahead Of Eid-el-Kabir Celebrations

• President Bola Tinubu arrived in Lagos ahead of Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.

• Tinubu will spend the Sallah holidays in his home state, Lagos.

• The President will use the occasion for prayers and reflection on Nigeria’s transformation under his Renewed Hope Agenda.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu arrived in Lagos State on Friday ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.

The President, who departed from Abuja earlier in the day, is set to spend the Sallah holidays in his home state.

According to a statement by presidential adviser on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu will mark the occasion with prayers and reflection, focusing on advancing the transformation of Nigeria in line with his Renewed Hope Agenda.

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“The President will mark the occasion in prayers and reflection on advancing the transformation of Nigeria in line with his Renewed Hope Agenda,” he had said.

Meanwhile, the Federal Government has declared Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18, 2024, public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival.

In a statement on Friday signed by the Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, quoted the minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, as congratulating all Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on the occasion.

Tunji-Ojo called on the Muslim Ummah to continue to imbibe the spirit of peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him) and to also use the period to pray for unity, prosperity and the stability of the country.

The statement added, “The minister reiterated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration was committed to safeguarding the lives and property of all Nigerians.

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“He further enjoined all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to support, cooperate and join hands with the president in his sustained efforts to diversify the economy and progressively accelerate the pace of the nation’s economic recovery.

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