Katsina State Declares Friday a Work-Free Day for Eid al-Fitr Celebration

In line with the gracious decision of the Federal Government to extend the Eid al-Fitr public holidays to Thursday, April 11th, the Katsina State Government has announced that Friday, April 12, 2024, will be observed as a work-free day, Aso Naija Reports.

Subsequently, the announcement was made through a press statement issued by Dr. Bala Salisu Zango, the State Commissioner of Information, on Tuesday.

The statement reads as follows: “His Excellency, Governor Dikko Umar Radda, PhD, has declared Friday, April 12th, 2024, as a work-free day in Katsina State.

“The decision to declare Friday as a work-free day is in line with the Federal Government’s gesture of extending the Eid al-Fitr public holidays to Thursday, April 11th.

“Governor Dikko Radda’s administration has taken this step to allow the workers in the state to fully enjoy the Eid al-Fitr celebrations with their families.

“Governor Radda extends his warm wishes to the good people of Katsina State for a joyous and peaceful Eid al-Fitr celebration. He further urges everyone to remain vigilant and pray for peace to prevail in the state and the nation as a whole during this year’s Eid al-Fitr festivities.”

According to multiple sources, the governor also freed 222 inmates in the spirit of celebration.