In anticipation of President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to Kogi State on December 29, 2022, for the launching of legacy projects begun under the tenure of Governor Yahaya Bello, the state has proclaimed Thursday, December 29, 2022, a public holiday.
Kingsley Fanwo, Kogi State’s commissioner of information and communications, issued a statement yesterday calling on residents to show up in large numbers to welcome the president and demonstrate the state’s legendary warmth and hospitality.
The government of Kogi State has encouraged all security agencies and labour unions operating within the state to adhere to the law strictly.
The full text of the announcement is as follows: “The President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, shall be visiting Kogi State on December 29, 2022, to commission legacy projects across the state.
“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, December 29, 2022, has been declared a public holiday.
“The decision is to enable the state’s people to receive our President.”
“We urge all labour unions and security agencies to ensure full compliance.
“Government wishes to call on the people of the State to come out en-masse to receive Mr President and display the hospitality we are known for as he will be commissioning life-touching legacy projects across the State.”