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Buhari’s visit: Yobe declares Monday, Tuesday public holidays

Governor Mai Mala Buni has declared Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to welcome President Muhammadu Buhari to Yobe.

• January 9, 2023
Governor Mai Mala Buni and President Muhammadu Buhari

Governor Mai Mala Buni has declared Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to welcome President Muhammadu Buhari to Yobe.

This is contained in a statement by the Yobe Head of Service, Garba Bilal, on Sunday.

Mr Buhari will be in Yobe to inaugurate projects, including Cargo Airport, Ultra-Modern Market and Maternal and Child Health Care Complex.

“This is to enable civil servants and the general public to receive the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, who will be in the state on a one-day State Visit to commission projects,” the Yobe government said.

According to the statement, civil servants would resume work on Wednesday. 

(NAN)

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