The Olabisi Onabanjo University has announced a two-days break in line with the Federal Government’s declaration of public holidays on Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
The announcement was made in a statement on Thursday by the Deputy Registrar, Corporate Affairs Division, Niyi Oduwole, on behalf of the university.
According to the statement, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ayodeji Agboola, directed that the university be temporarily closed on the specified dates to allow staff to observe the holidays.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays to commemorate this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration,” the statement read.
The memo reads: “The Eid-el-Fitr celebration is usually observed by Muslims worldwide after the successful completion of fasting in the holy month of Ramadan.
“In light of the above, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ayodeji Agboola, has congratulated members of the university community for witnessing this year’s festival. He appreciated the tremendous contributions of all categories of staff to the development and progress of the university, urging them to sustain the tempo. He also enjoined them to continue to imbibe the spirit of love, peace, and sacrifice as exemplified by the teachings of the Islamic festival.
“To enable staff of the university observe the holidays, the Vice-Chancellor has, therefore, directed that the university be temporarily closed on Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
“However, staff on essential duties are expected to be at their respective duty posts, while work resumes on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 8:00 a.m.”
On behalf of the university, the Vice-Chancellor wished all Muslim faithful a joyous Eid-el-Fitr and urged members of the community to celebrate safely while reflecting on the lessons of Ramadan.