By Damilare Adeleye
The Ondo State Government has declared Friday as public holiday ahead of the November 14 governorship election in the state.
The public holiday was deemed necessary to enable civil servants and others to travel to their various communities to exercise their civic responsibilities.
This was contained in a circular issued on Wednesday by O.F Ayodele, Permanent Secretary, Office of the Head of service.
“The 2024 Governorship Election in Ondo State has been scheduled by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to hold on Saturday, 16th November, 2024,” the statement read.
“To this end, the Ondo State Government has declared Friday, 15th November, 2024 as Work-Free Day for Public Servants in the State to enable them travel to their various communities to exercise their civic responsibilities.
“All Accounting Officers are to note the content of this Circular and disseminate same to all staff of their respective Ministries, Departments and Agencies.”