Ondo State Governor Declares Public Holidays for Late Former Governor’s Burial

Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa of Ondo State has announced that Thursday, February 22nd, and Friday, February 23rd, 2024, will be observed as public holidays in the state.

The declaration, made via a statement from the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, is in honor of the late former governor of the state, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, who passed away last December.

The statement explains that these two days off work will enable the people of the state to participate in the burial ceremonies for the late governor. The burial activities, which commenced last Thursday, are detailed as follows:

– Wednesday, February 21: Traditional rites (Ajabue) in Owo from 9 am to 4 pm.
– Special Court Session at Court 1, Ondo State High Court Headquarters, Hospital Road, Akure, at 10 am.
– Lying in State and Commendation Service at Akure Township Stadium at 1 pm.
– Evening of Tributes at St Andrews Church, Imola Street, Owo from 4 pm to 7 pm.

– Thursday, February 22 (Public holiday): Service of Songs at St Andrews Cathedral, Imola Street, Owo at 4 pm. Wake-Keep 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 at the burial site in Owo (Strictly for immediate family). Reception at Mydas Hotel and Resort, Ikare Road, Owo by 1 pm.

– Saturday, February 24, 2024: Akeredolu Memorial Friendly football match at Akure Township Stadium, Akure at 3 pm.

– Sunday, February 25, 2024: Thanksgiving Service at St Andrews Church, Imola Street, Owo. Time: 10 am.