The Federal Government has extended the Eid-El-Fitr holiday from Wednesday to Thursday April, 11, 2024.
The government had through the minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo announced Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10, April 2024 as public holidays to mark the end of the Muslim holy month.
However, in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, announced the new extension on Tuesday morning.
The Statement 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.”