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Kano governor declares today public holiday to celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birthday

Governor Abba Yusuf has declared Wednesday (today) as a public holiday to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad.

• October 4, 2023
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf [Photo Credit: Premium Times Nigeria]

Governor Abba Yusuf has declared Wednesday (today) as a public holiday to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad.

Mr Yusuf announced this in a statement by information commissioner Baba Dantiye on Wednesday.

The governor urged the people of the state to use the occasion to reflect on the teachings of the prophet and imbibe them in their daily affairs.

Mr Yusuf also urged the people to pray for peace and prosperity to reign in Kano and Nigeria.

“We pray to Allah to see us through this tough period and bless us with bumper harvest in this rainy season and the coming dry farming season,” said the Kano governor.

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