Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has declared Monday as public holiday in commemoration of the beginning of the new Islamic calendar 1446 AH.

He enjoined the people to utilize the holiday to reflect on the previous year and commit themselves in mutually beneficial activities that will bring succur to the people in these difficult and trying times.

This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by Commissioner of Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye.

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On its part, the government will continue to initiate policies and programmes that will empower people to be self-dependent.

The governor urged Muslim Ummah to intensify prayers for continued peace and progress in the State.

He expressed optimism with prayers and support of the people, his administration will turn around the fortunes of the state and return it back to the most economically prosperous state among its peers in the nation.