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MAULUD: Gov Yusuf declares Wednesday as Public holiday

VAM News Update

Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has declared Wednesday, October 4, 2023, as a Public Holiday in commemoration of Maulud, the birth of the prophet Muhammad, Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.

This was contained in a statement issued by Baba Halilu Dantiye, Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, on Tuesday.

VAM News reports that the governor urged the people of the state to use the occasion to reflect on the teachings of our noble Prophet and imbibe them in their daily affairs.

He also urged the people to pray fervently for peace and prosperity to reign in Kano at Nigeria at large.

He prayed to Allah to see us through this tough period and bless us with a bumper harvest in this rainy season and the coming dry farming season.

VAM News

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