Friday, February 24, 2023 has been declared a public holiday in Osun State.
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Government in the south western state made the declaration in a circular issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaye on Friday in Osogbo.
According to the state government, the public holiday was approved so that residents and indigenes would be able travel for the Presidential and National Assembly elections on Saturday.
“This is time for all citizens to exercise their voting rights. His Excellency again appeals to all residents to be law abiding as they peacefully exercise their voting rights on Saturday and subsequent elections,” the SSG noted in the circular.
Public servants are expected to in compliance with the directive utilise the opportunity to travel for the electoral process.