Monday July 14 has been declared as public holiday by the Katsina state government.
The state government declared it a work-free day to allow residents mourn the d3ath of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in a UK clinic on Sunday evening, July 13.
The Secretary to the Government of Katsina State, Abdullahi Garba Faskari, disclosed this.
The state governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, also expressed his profound condolences to Buhari’s family, the people of Katsina, and the entire nation. He described the former president as “a great leader, a hero, a true democrat, and a patriotic elder statesman whose life was dedicated to the service of Nigeria.”
Governor Radda also offered prayers, asking Almighty Allah (SWT) to grant mercy to Buhari’s soul, forgive his shortcomings, and reward his noble deeds with Aljannatul Firdaus.
Buhari's remains is expected back to Nigeria today and will be buried in Daura, his hometown in Katsina state.