Many streets in Katsina State look deserted hours after Governor Dikko Radda declared Monday, July 14, 2025 as a work-free day in the state following the death of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari.
Although some students were unaware of the holiday, they were seen returning from their various public and private schools.
During a visit to Modoji, Kwado, Kofar Kaura, Kofar Kwaya and Kambarawa areas of the state, residents were seen in a remorseful and sorrowful mood following the sad news.
The work-free day was made by the Secretary to the State Government, Abdullahi Faskari, in a statement on Sunday.
Faskari noted that the holiday is intended to enable workers and residents of Buhari’s home state to join the rest of the country in mourning the loss and offering prayers for the late leader.
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The statement noted that Governor Radda expressed profound condolences to the family of the late President, the people of the state, and the entire nation, describing the former President 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 prayed to Almighty Allah to grant mercy to the gentle soul of the late President, forgive his shortcomings, and reward his good deeds with Jannatul Firdaus.
Source: Channels TV
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