The Katsina State Government on Sunday declared today work-free in the state, following the death of former President Muhammad Buhari.
Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abdullahi Faskari, gave the directive in a statement by his Director of Press, Abdullahi Aliyu-Yar’adua.
According to the SSG, Governor Dikko Radda gave the directives to honour the late former president
He noted that the holiday was intended to enable workers and residents of the state to join the rest of the country in mourning the loss and offering prayers for the late leader.
According to him, Radda expressed profound condolences to the family of the late former president, the people of the state, and the entire nation.
“He described late Muhammadu Buhari as a great leader, a hero, a true democrat and a patriotic elder statesman whose life was dedicated to the service of Nigeria,” he said.
The SSG disclosed that the governor further prayed to Almighty Allah to grant mercy to the gentle soul of the late former President, forgive his shortcomings, and reward his good deeds with Aljannatul Firdaus.
He explained that details, regarding the burial arrangements will be communicated to the public in due course.
