Ondo declares two-day public holidays to honour late Akeredolu
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has declared Thursday, February 22nd, and Friday, February 23rd, 2024, as public holidays in the state to honour the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.
The two work-free days, according to Ebenezer Adeniyan, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, will allow the people of the state to participate in the burial activities of the former governor.
The burial activities of the late Akeredolu commenced last Thursday.
Other activities include Ajabue (traditional rites) slated for Owo, on Wednesday, a special court session, at the Ondo State High Court Headquarters, Hospital Road, Akure, by 10 am.
The lying in state and Commendation Service will hold the same day at the Akure Township Stadium, by 1 pm, and the Evening of Tributes, at St. Andrew’s Church, Imola Street, Owo, from 4 pm – to 7 pm.
On Thursday, February 22, which is a public holiday, a service of songs holds at St Andrews Cathedral, Imola Street, Owo, by 4 pm.
The wake-keep will hold at Maranatha Villa, Owo, by 8 pm while a candlelight Procession & World Gyration by the Kegites Club, holds at 8 pm till Dawn
On Friday, February 23 (public holiday), the Funeral Service will take place at St Andrews Church, Imola Street, Owo, by10 a.m., Interment follows immediately after the burial service at the burial site, Owo, (Strictly for immediate family), while reception follows at Mydas Hotel and Resort, Ikare Road, Owo, by 1 pm.
Akeredolu Memorial Friendly football match will take place at the Akure Township Stadium, Akure, by 3 pm on Saturday, February 24, 2024.
The Thanksgiving Service holds at St. Andrews Church, Imola Street, Owo, by 10 am.
