Jigawa State Governor, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar has approved Thursday, 27th August 2020 as a public holiday in the state.
A statement issued by the State Head of the Civil Service, Alhaji Hussaini Ali Kila, said the public holiday is in commemoration of the 29th Anniversary of the creation of the State.
The Governor felicitated the entire People of Jigawa State and enjoined the People to pray for the state and the country at large while celebrating the day.
He also urged all public servants and the entire people of the State to utilize the one-day break in thanking the Almighty Allah for conducive atmosphere, peaceful co-existence.
KanyiDaily recalls that Jigawa Governor, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar had unveiled plan to build 90 Friday congregational and five daily prayer mosques, across the 30 constituencies of the state.
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