Kano State experienced a low turnout of civil servants on Tuesday, June 10, as they resumed work following the Eid-el-Kabir holidays. The Federal Government had declared Monday, June 9, and Tuesday, June 10, as public holidays to mark the annual Muslim festival.
A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent monitoring activities at various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in the Kano metropolis observed that only a few workers were present at their duty posts as of 9 a.m.
At the Kano State Secretariat along Audu Bako Way, only a handful of staff were seen settling into their offices, while others engaged in light discussions. Similarly, the Gidan Murtala Secretariat saw a few senior officers holding brief meetings with their subordinates. The Federal Secretariat on Katsina Road also reported a low attendance, with some departments partially resuming activities.
Malam Isa Musa, a civil servant, shared with NAN that he resumed work early to address pending official assignments. “I resumed by 8:30 a.m. to ensure continuity in our service delivery. We thank God for a peaceful Sallah and are now back to our duties,” he said.
Another worker, Mrs. Aisha Ismael, noted that the holiday allowed her time to rest and reconnect with family. “I had a good rest and spent time with my family. Now it is time to return to work and serve the public,” she said.
Meanwhile, the Kano Municipal Local Government Secretariat appeared mostly deserted, with only a few staff present. However, commercial banks were operating, with staff attending to customers and security personnel manning the entrances. Markets and shops across the city also gradually resumed business, with commercial activities picking up pace.
Eid-el-Kabir, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is a significant celebration for Muslims around the world.
