By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri –
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has declared Monday the first of muharram equivalent of ninth of August 2021 as public holiday to commemorate the New Islamic year 1443 after the migration of prophet Muhammad peace be upon him from Makka to Madinah.
The Commissioner, Home Affairs Information and Culture, Baba Kura Abba Jato, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Sunday in Maiduguiri.
According to the statement, Governor Zulum urged all and sundry to seez this opportunity to fast and pray for the return of peace to the state and the entire nation.
Further more His Excellency appealed to the entire people of Borno state to leave in peace and harmony of which Borno is known throughout history.
He, However, congratulated the entire people of Borno state for witnessing yet another Islamic year.
DISCLAIMER
The OPINION / COLUMN is authored by independent contributors to the National Accord Newspaper. While contributors adhere to our editorial guidelines, they are not employed by the National Accord Newspaper. The perspectives and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not represent the views of the National Accord Newspaper or its staff.