Yahaya Bello, the governor of Kogi, declares a holiday to honor Buhari’s arrival.

Kogi State’s governor, Yahaya Bello, has proclaimed December 29, 2022, a public holiday for state employees.

On the sidelines of President Muhammadu Buhari’s trip to the state to commission certain legacy projects, the public holiday was proclaimed.

On Christmas Day, Kingsley Fanwo, the state’s commissioner for information and communication, released a statement announcing this.

The following is taken from the statement: “His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, shall be visiting Kogi State on December 29, 2022, to commission legacy projects around the State. He is the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

“In view of this and to ensure a hitch-free reception of Mr President, the Government of Kogi State under the leadership of His Excellency Alh. Yahaya Bello wishes to announce that Thursday 29th of December, 2022 has been declared a public holiday.

“The decision is to enable the people of the state to receive our President. We urge all our labour unions and security agencies to ensure full compliance.

The first formal visit by the President to the state since Governor Yahaya Bello assumed office on January 27, 2016, is scheduled for Buhari on Thursday.