The Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has declared Monday, December
31, as public holiday in the state, to enable residents offer special
prayer for the repose of the soul of former President, Shehu Shagari.
This
was contained in a statement by Tambuwal’s Director General, Media and
Public Affairs, Malam Abubakar Shekara, and issued to newsmen on
Saturday in Sokoto.
The Governor said that the declaration followed consultation with the Sultanate Council.
“The
state government therefore, requests Imams across Sokoto and the
general public to dedicate the day for special prayers for the repose of
the soul of the former President and for peace and progress of the
nation at large.
“The government also directs all flags at public
and private premises be flown at half mast in honor of the late former
President, Shehu Shagari,” the statement read.
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