The Ondo State Government has declared February 22 and 23, 2024 as public holidays in honour of late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.
This was disclosed in a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan.
He said the two-day holiday will allow people of the state to honour the late former governor with several programmes billed for both days.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Akeredolu died in Germany on December 27, 2023 and would be buried on Friday in Owo, his hometown, according to the programme released by the family.
“The two work-free days will allow the people of the state to participate in the burial activities of the former governor,” the statement said.
You may be interested
Ghana Set To Play Remaining AFCON Qualifiers In Nigeria After Ban On Kumasi Stadium
Webby - September 11, 2024Ghana Black Stars could play their remaining AFCON 2025 home games in Nigeria after the Confederation of African Football (CAF)…
2025 AFCONQ: South Africa Edge South Sudan In Five-Goal Thriller, Zimbabwe Draw Vs Cameroon
Webby - September 10, 2024Another stoppage time goal from Thalente Mbatha this time secured a 3-2 win for South Africa’s Bafana Bafana away to…
Mikel: Don’t Blame Osimhen For Social Media Rant At Finidi
Webby - September 10, 2024Former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi has weighed in on the controversial Victor Osimhen’s social tirade at former Super Eagles…