Ondo declared June 12 work-free day

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 The governor of Nigeria’s Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu declared Tuesday, June 12, work free day in honour of late MKO Abiola, winner of the June 12, 1993, presidential election in the state.
The State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Yemi Olowolabi, made the announcement in a signed statement on Saturday.
Olowolabi said that the day would be celebrated with a town hall assembly at the International Culture and Events Centre (The Dome) in Akure.
“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 MKO Abiola, winner of the June 12, 1993, presidential election.
” It promises to be a riveting event with extensive focus on June 12: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”.
“The Town Hall Assembly will be anchored by Dr Kayode Fayemi, former Minister of Mines and Steel Development and former Governor of Ekiti State.
“Other members of the distinguished panellists at the special Assembly 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,” Olowolabi stated.
He congratulated president Muhammadu Buhari for carrying out the popular long-awaited wishes of the people.
  • He also commended the president for the posthumous honour bestowed on MKO Abiola and other heroes of democracy in Nigeria. 

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