Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has declared Friday a public holiday to enable civil servants to participate in welcoming President Bola Tinubu to the state for the commissioning of key projects completed by his administration.

Governor Radda disclosed this on Thursday after his address at the 2025 International Workers? Day celebration organized by the Katsina state council of the organized labour.

?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.

Addressing this year?s theme, ?Reclaiming the Civic Space Amid Economic Hardship,? Governor Radda commended Katsina workers for their dedication and commitment to service despite challenging times.

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 violence or extortion.

The Chairman of the Katsina State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the organized labour, Hussaini Yanduna, made the request at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina, as he joined the world to mark International Workers? Day.

This, he said, could be achieved if the Federal Government continues to strengthen the security architecture in the State.

He therefore appreciated the commitment of Governor Radda in taking bold steps to ensure peace and stability are enjoyed in the state.

?We strongly believe that the security has now improved significantly with this determination and commitment.

?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,? he explained. (CHANNELS)

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