Katsina State Government has declared Monday, July 14, as work-free day in the state, following the death of the former President Muhammad Buhari.

This is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Abdullahi Faskari, signed and issued by his Director of Press,  Abdullahi Aliyu-Yar’adua.

According to Garba-Faskari, Gov. Dikko Radda gave the directives to honour the late former president who died on Sunday, July 13, 2025 in London.

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, Mr 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.

NAN