The Jigawa State Government has declared Friday, the 26th of August, 2022 as work-free day in commemoration of the 31st Anniversary of the state creation.
This was contained in a statement, signed by the State Head of the Civil Service, Alhaji Hussaini Ali Kila.
The statement quoted the Head of Service while making the declaration on behalf of Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar congratulated the Civil Servants and entire people of the State on the occasion.
The Statement further adjoin the people to pray for the State and the Country at large while celebrating the day.
It added that “accordingly, it is hope and highly envisaged that all Pubic Servants and the entire people of the State will utilize the one day break in thanking the Almighty Allah for conducive atmosphere, peaceful co-existence and pray for His intervention to salvage the nation from the lingering security challenges”.
It would be recall that, Jigawa State was created out of the old Kano State on Tuesday 27th August, 1991 by the then Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida.