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Tambuwal Declares Public Holiday To Pray For Shagari

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Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal has 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.

This development was made known by the Director General to the governor, Media and Public Affairs, Malam Abubakar Shekara, in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Sokoto.

Tambuwal said that the declaration followed consultation with the Sultanate Council.

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“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.