Aiyedatiwa Declares Holidays For Akeredolu's Burial
As the late governor Akeredolu's funeral gets underway, the Ondo government announces a two-day public holiday.
Rotimi Akeredolu, the late governor of Ondo State, had his funeral on Wednesday, February 21, starting with customary ceremonies in his hometown of Owo.
Governors Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, Duoye Diri of Bayelsa State, Abdul Rahman Abdul Rasaq of Kwara State, who is also the chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum, and Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State attended the ceremony.
The public holidays in the state of Ondo were proclaimed by the government on Thursday, February 22, and Friday, February 23, 2024.
In a statement, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the governor's chief press secretary, stated that the following burial procedures, which commenced last Thursday, are still underway:
“Wednesday, February 21, Ajabue (traditional rites) in Owo from 9 am till 4 pm.
“A Special Court Session at Court 1, Ondo State High Court Headquarters, Hospital Road, Akure, at 10 am.
“Lying in State and Commendation Service Akure Township Stadium Time: 1 pm, Evening of Tributes at St Andrews Church, Imola Street, Owo between 4 pm and 7 pm
“Thursday, February 22 (Public holiday): Service of Songs at St Andrews Cathedral, Imola Street, Owo at 4 pm. Wake-Keep holds at Maranatha Villa, Owo at 8 pm.
“Candlelight Procession & World Gyration by the Kegites Club from 8 pm till Dawn.
“Friday, February 23 (Public holiday): Funeral Service at St Andrews Church, Imola Street, Owo at 10 am. Interment follows immediately after the burial service at the burial site, Owo. (Strictly for immediate family). Reception at Mydas Hotel and Resort, Ikare Road, Owo by 1 PM.
“Saturday, February 24, 2024: Akeredolu Memorial Friendly football match at Akure Township Stadium, Akure at 3 pm.
“Sunday, February 25, 2024: Thanksgiving Service at St Andrews Church, Imola Street, Owo. Time: 10 am.”
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