Breaking: Eid-el-Fitr, FG Prolongs Holidays To Thursday

Following miscalculations on the actual days for the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, the Federal government has extended public holidays up till Thursday, 11 April, 2024.

The Federal Government had earlier declared Tuesday, 9 April and Wednesday, 10 April as public holidays for the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.

But a statement from the Ministry of Interior signed by Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, Permanent Secretary, said the federal government has approved Thursday 11th April, 2024 as an additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid -El-Fitr.

The statement, however, did not give any reason for the prolonged three days holidays.

The terse statement prolonging the holidays up till Thursday, reads:

MINISTRY OF INTERIOR

PRESS STATEMENT

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.

Signed:
Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior.