Nigerian Governor Declares Public Holiday, Gives Reason

TheTalk.NG journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international events

Akure, Ondo state – Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa-led Ondo state government has declared Friday, November 15, as a public holiday for public servants in the State.

The public holiday is to enable residents to fully participate in the governorship election scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024.

Ondo governorship election scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024.
Photo credit: @LuckyAiyedatiwaSource: Twitter

According to the New Telegraph, the holiday will help eligible citizens have ample opportunity to travel to their polling units without work obligations.

The Permanent Secretary, Office of the Head of Service, Femi Ayodele, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, November 13.

Ayodele ordered Accounting Officers to disseminate the content of the circular to staff of their respective Ministries, Departments and Agencies.

The state government explained that the holiday will facilitate voters’ ease of movement.

This step is part of efforts to encourage widespread voter turnout and a smooth electoral process.

Source: TheTalk.NG

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