The Katsina State Government has declared Monday, July 14, 2025, a work-free day in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died in London on Sunday after a prolonged illness.
The announcement was made by the Secretary to the State Government, Abdullahi Garba Faskari, in a statement released Sunday evening.
According to the statement, the holiday is meant to give residents an opportunity to mourn and pray for Buhari, who hailed from Daura in Katsina State.
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda described the late president as “a great leader, a hero, a true democrat, and a patriotic elder statesman” who dedicated his life to the service of Nigeria.
He also offered condolences to Buhari’s family, the people of Katsina, and Nigerians at large, praying for Allah to grant the former leader eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus.
Details of the burial arrangements are expected to be released soon.


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