The Governor of Katsina State, His Excellency, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD, CON. Has declared Monday, 14th July, 2025as a work-free day in the state. This follows the demise of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, who died in the early evening of today (13th July, 2025)
The announcement was made by the Secretary to the Government of Katsina State, Abdullahi Garba Faskari. He noted that the holiday is 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
Governor Radda expressed profound condolences to the family of the late President, the people of the state, and the entire nation, describing President Muhammadu Buhari as a great leader, a hero, a true democrat and a patriotic elderstatesman whose life was dedicated to the service of Nigeria
The Governor prayed to Almighty Allah (SWT) to grant mercy to the gentle soul of the late President, forgive his shortcomings, and reward his good deeds with Aljannatul Firdaus.
