Sokoto state governor, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal has declared Monday, Dec. 31, as
public holiday in the state to enable residents offer special prayer
for the repose of the soul of former President, Shehu Shagari.
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| Former President Shehu Shagari |
This is contained in a statement by Tambuwal’s Director General,
Media and Public Affairs, Malam Abubakar Shekara, and issued to newsmen
on Saturday in Sokoto.
Tambuwal 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,” it said.
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