Kashim Shettima Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, on Sunday arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State capital, ahead of the Eid-El-Fitr celebration.
VP Shettima, on arrival at the Muhammadu Buhari International Airport, Maiduguri, was received by the Borno State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Umar Kadafur, members of the State Executive Council and chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Ahead of his arrival at the state airport, security has been beefed up in Maiduguri and its environs as usual during a festive period and accommodation of the Vice President in the state.
The Eid-El-Fitr celebration which marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan fasting is expected to be held on Tuesday or Wednesday depending on the Lunar calendar heralding the new Islamic month of Shawwal.
Meanwhile, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General, the National Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Sa’ad Abubakar, has instructed the Muslim Ummah to observe the crescent of Shawwal 1445AH starting from Monday.
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Published 4/7/2024 9:21:47 PM