The government of Katsina State has declared Monday, July 14, 2025, as a public holiday to mourn the passing of a former president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari.
The public holiday was approved by the governor of the state, Dikko Radda, a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Abdullahi Faskari has said.
According to Faskari, the work-free day will enable the state and its residents to honour the late former president.
President Muhammadu Buhari a one-time military head of state and two-time civilian President died on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
He died in a private hospital in London at the age of 82.
Faskari said the public holiday will also allow residents of Katsina, especially those from Daura, Buhari’s hometown to join the rest of the country in mourning the loss of the late former president.
He also described Buhari as a great leader who embodied the attributes of a true democrat and patriotic Nigerian.
Faskari prayed for the repose of the soul of the late former president while asking the Almighty Allah to reward his good deeds with Jannatul Firdaus.
“Details regarding the burial arrangements will be communicated to the public in due course,” Faskari said.
