The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially added Thursday, April 11th, 2024 as an extra public holiday to mark this year’s Eid-El-Fitr celebration.
A statement released on Tuesday morning and signed by Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior reads:
“The Federal Government has approved Thursday 11th April, 2024 as an additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid -El-Fitr.
The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, while congratulating the muslim Ummah for a successful completion of a month of spiritual rejuvenation, reiterates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s (GCFR) firm commitment to providing a safe and prosperous Nigeria for all to thrive.”
Earlier in the week, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo had announced Tuesday and Wednesday as public holidays.
The President, Bola Tinubu, a Muslim is currently in Lagos to mark the occasion.
Details soon…