Ogun declares Friday work-free for local government elections
Ahead of Saturday’s local government elections, the Ogun government has declared Friday, November 15, work-free for civil and public servants.
This is contained in a circular signed by the Head of Service (HoS), Kehinde Onasanya, on Thursday in Abeokuta, the state capital.
According to the circular, Governor Dapo Abiodun approved the work-free day to enable civil and public servants to participate fully in the local government elections.
The elections will take place across the state’s 20 local government areas and 237 wards.
The circular indicated that the work-free day aimed to ensure active participation in the electoral process by allowing citizens to exercise their civic duties without hindrance.
Mr Onasanya said the decision demonstrates Mr Abiodun’s commitment to promoting democratic participation and civic engagement.
“This decision aligns with Governor Abiodun’s efforts to prioritise the welfare and participation of citizens in the democratic processes,” he added.
(NAN)
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