Tinubu’s Visit: Government Declares Tuesday, November 10, Public Holiday

The Jigawa State Government has declared Tuesday, November 10, 2026, a public holiday ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s official visit to the state.

Governor Umar Namadi announced the decision as part of preparations to receive the President, who is expected to visit Jigawa for the inauguration of major development projects and an All Progressives Congress (APC) political rally.

According to Legit.ng, the governor confirmed the presidential visit on Monday while speaking with journalists in Dutse after inspecting some of the projects scheduled for inauguration.

Namadi described the visit as significant, noting that it would be Tinubu’s first official trip to Jigawa State since assuming office in May 2023.

The governor said the work-free day was intended to enable residents, particularly civil servants, to participate in the presidential reception, project commissioning ceremonies and other scheduled activities.

Four Projects Await Tinubu’s Commissioning

During the visit, Tinubu is expected to inaugurate four major projects located in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital.

They include the Renewed Hope Technical Services Centre, the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Multipurpose Skills Acquisition Centre, an agricultural mechanisation programme and a dualised road project.

The agricultural mechanisation programme reportedly includes 400 tractors, 60 combine harvesters, 150 boom sprayers and 150 seeders, alongside other farming equipment.

Namadi explained that although several other completed projects were available for inauguration, the government selected four within Dutse to accommodate the President’s tight schedule.

Security Arrangements Ahead of Presidential Visit

The governor also disclosed that he had held meetings with security chiefs and members of the state security committee to review arrangements ahead of Tinubu’s arrival.

He assured residents that security agencies were prepared to ensure a peaceful and successful presidential visit.

Namadi called on the people of Jigawa to turn out in large numbers to welcome the President and participate in the scheduled activities.

The visit is also expected to feature an APC rally as the ruling party continues activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The public holiday declaration is expected to facilitate residents’ participation in the presidential reception and the inauguration of the projects.

Residents have therefore been advised to take note of the Tuesday work-free day as preparations continue for the President’s visit.