Akeredolu: Ondo State Declares Two-Day Public Holiday in Honor of Late Governor

In honour of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, the state government has declared Thursday, Feb. 22 and Friday, Feb. 23 as public holidays.

This announcement was made in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Ebenezer Adeniyan.

The two-day holiday will allow the people of the state to participate in the burial activities of the former governor.

Akeredolu passed away in Germany on December 27, 2023, and his burial is scheduled for Friday in Owo, his hometown.

According to Adeniyan, “The two work-free days will allow the people of the state to participate in the burial activities of the former governor.

” The decision to declare a public holiday is a fitting tribute to the late governor, who was a prominent figure in the state’s political landscape.

During his tenure, Akeredolu oversaw significant developments in various sectors, including education, healthcare, and infrastructure.

His contributions to the state will be remembered and celebrated during the two-day public holiday.

This is a great opportunity for the people of Ondo State to come together and pay their respects to the late governor, and to reflect on his legacy.