The Ondo State Authorities has declared Thursday, February 22 and Friday, February 23, 2024 as public holidays in honor of the late former Governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu.
Akeredolu, who died in a German hospital on December 27 throughout a protracted sickness, will likely be buried in Owo, his hometown, on Friday.
In keeping with a press release by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Ebenezer Adeniyan, public holidays have been declared on Tuesday to allow the folks of the state to take part within the funeral actions of the previous governor.
The assertion learn partially: “Ondo State Governor, Fortunate Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has declared Thursday, February 22 and Friday, February 23, 2024 as public holidays within the state. That is in honor of the late Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, former Governor of San State, CON.
“The 2 work-free days will enable the residents of the state to take part within the funeral actions of the previous governor.”
In keeping with the assertion, the funeral actions, which began final Thursday, continued on Wednesday, February 21, with Ajabue (conventional rituals) Owo.
It additionally consists of the particular court docket listening to at Court docket 1, Headquarters of the Ondo State Excessive Court docket, Akure, whereas the lie in state and honors service will happen on the Akure Township Stadium.
The night of tribute at St Andrews Church, Imola Road, Owo will happen on Wednesday night.
On Thursday, February 22, there will likely be a tune service at St Andrews Cathedral, Imola Road, Owo, whereas Wake-Hold will likely be held at Maranatha Villa, Owo.
Candlelight Procession and World Gyration by Kegites Membership will happen from 8pm till dawn
The funeral service will likely be held on Friday, February 23, at St Andrews Church, Imola Road, Owo and the burial will instantly comply with the funeral service on the cemetery, Owo.
The reception will happen at Mydas Lodge and Resort, Ikare Highway, Owo at 1:00 PM.
The Akeredolu Memorial pleasant soccer match will happen on Saturday, February 24, 2024 on the Akure Township Stadium, Akure.
A thanksgiving service will happen on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at St Andrews Church, Imola Road, Owo.
