The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Ayedatiwa, has announced that Thursday, February 22nd, and Friday, February 23rd, 2024, will be public holidays in the state.
The holidays are to honor the late former governor of the state, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, stated that these two days off work will give the people of the state the opportunity to take part in the burial events for the former governor, who passed away in December.
According to the statement, the burial activities, which started last Thursday, continue as follows:
“Wednesday, February 21, Ajabue (traditional rites) in Owo from 9 a.m. till 4 p.m..
“A Special Court Session at Court 1, Ondo State High Court Headquarters,Hospital Road, Akure, at 10 a.m..
“Lying in State and Commendation Service Akure Township Stadium Time: 1 pm, Evening of Tributes at St Andrews Church, Imola Street, Owo between 4 pm and 7 pm.
“Thursday, February 22 (Public holiday): Service of Songs at St Andrews Cathedral, Imola Street, Owo at 4 pm. Wake-Keep holds at Maranatha Villa, Owo at 8 pm
“Candlelight Procession & World Gyration by the Kegites Club from 8 pm till Dawn.
“Friday, February 23 (Public holiday):Funeral Service at St Andrews Church, Imola Street, Owo at 10 am. Interment follows immediately after the burial service at the burial site, Owo. (Strictly for immediate family). Reception at Mydas Hotel and Resort, Ikare Road, Owo by 1pm.
“Saturday, February 24, 2024: Akeredolu Memorial Friendly football match Akure Township Stadium, Akure at 3 pm
“Sunday, February 25, 2024: Thanksgiving Service at St Andrews Church, Imola Street, Owo. Time: 10 am.”
