ONDO State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, has declared Tuesday, June 12, Work Free day in the state.
This was contained in a statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Yemi Olowolabi, who said the day would be celebrated with a Town Hall Assembly at the International Culture and Events Centre (The Dome), Akure.
Olowolabi said in the statement: “All civil servants, market women, artisans, politicians, clergymen, students and Ondo State residents from all walks of life are invited to be part of the historic gathering in honour of M.K.O Abiola, winner of the June 12, 1993, Presidential Election.
“It promises to be a riveting event with an extensive focus on June 12: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”
According to Olowolabi, the Town Hall Assembly will be anchored by Dr Kayode Fayemi, former Minister of Mines and Steel Development and former Governor of Ekiti State.
He listed other members of the distinguished panellists at the special Assembly to include Dare Babarinsa, founding Executive Editor of TELL Magazine; Odia Ofeimun, renowned Poet and Ifeanyi Odili, National Secretary of Campaign for Democracy amongst other eminent pro-democracy activists.
However, the state governor, Akeredolu has congratulated President Mohammadu Buhari for carrying out the popular long-awaited wishes of the people, with the posthumous honour bestowed on MKO Abiola and other heroes of democracy in Nigeria.
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