Katsina govt shuts down schools for 7 days to celebrate Sallah

The Katsina State Government has announced a one-week holiday for primary and secondary school students from Monday, June 26, 2023.
A statement on Sunday in Katsina said that the break was to enable the students to enjoy the Eid-el Kabir Muslim festival with their families.
The statement was signed by Ya’u Jibrin, acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education.
Mr Jibrin explained that boarding students would resume on Sunday, July 2, 2023, while day students would resume on Monday, July 3.
(NAN)
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