In order to allow government personnel to take part in greeting President Bola Tinubu to the state for the commissioning of important projects finished by his administration, Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has proclaimed Friday a public holiday.
Following his remarks at the 2025 International Workers’ Day commemoration hosted by the Katsina State Council of Organized Labor, Governor Radda made this announcement on Thursday.
“I am pleased to inform you that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be visiting Katsina State tomorrow to commission several key projects we have completed over the past two years.
“In light of this, I hereby declare tomorrow a work-free day, so that civil servants can join us in giving the President a warm and honorable welcome,” Governor Radda said.
Speaking this year’s theme, “Reclaiming the Civic Space Amid Economic Hardship,” Governor Radda praised Katsina employees for their unwavering dedication to service in the face of hardship.
At the event, the Katsina council of the organized labour demanded enhanced security measures, calling on the Federal Government to intensify efforts in securing agricultural communities in the state. This is to ensure that farmers can work without fear of assault or extortion.
As he joined the world in commemorating International Workers’ Day, Hussaini Yanduna, the Chairman of the Katsina State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and organized labor, made the request at Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina.
He claimed that if the federal government keeps fortifying the state’s security framework, this could be accomplished.
As a result, he admired Governor Radda’s dedication to taking decisive action to guarantee the state’s peace and stability.
“We strongly believe that the security has now improved significantly with this determination and commitment.
He clarified, “We must not forget to appreciate and commend His Excellency for prompt payment of backlog of gratuity to retirees at both State and Local Government Areas, billions of naira was injected to settle the gratuity up to 2023 and verification for those retired in 2024 is about to commence this is highly commendable, we thank you immensely your Excellency for this milestone achievement.”
