Gov. Buni declares Monday public holiday to mark new Islamic year
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has approved Monday, August 1, 2022, as a public holiday to enable civil servants and other citizens of the State to commemorate the Islamic New Year 1444 after Hijrah.
The Governor, through his Special Adviser on Religious Affairs, Ustaz Babagana Malam Kyari congratulated Muslims on the dawn of yet another New Islamic Year and solicited for support and cooperation of the people in order for the State to attain greater height.
Gov. Buni equally enjoined people of the State to use the occasion to pray for peace to reign in the country, as well as for bumper harvest during this year’s farming season.
However, normal working hours resume on Tuesday, 2nd day of August, 2022.
