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Aiyedatiwa Declares Two Days Public Holidays To Honour Late Governor
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The Governor of Ondo State, Honourable Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has declared two days public holidays to give the last honour to the late Governor of the State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, CON.
Honourable Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the incumbent Governor of the State through his Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan on Tuesday evening in a public announcement notice sent to Treasure Newspaper, announced Thursday, 22nd and Friday, 23rd of February, 2024 as public holidays in the State in honour of the former Governor of the State, late Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, CON.
According to the Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, he explained that the two work-free days will allow the people of the State to participate in the burial activities of the former Governor.
He reminded the people of the State that the other burial activities for the former Governor will take place on Wednesday, 21st of February, 2024 with ‘Ajabue’ a traditional rites at Owo from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
“On same day, Adeniyan revealed that there will be a Special Court Session at Court 1, at the Ondo State High Court Headquarters located at the Hospital road in Akure by 10am, after which, a lying in state and commendation service will hold at the Akure Township Stadium by 1pm while at between 4:00pm to 7:00pm, an evening of tributes will also take place at the St Andrews Church, Imola Street in Owo, his Country Home.
Adeniyan added that, “on Thursday, 22nd of February, 2024, which is public holiday, a service of songs will hold at St Andrews Cathedral at Imola Street in Owo by 4:00pm and by 8:00pm of same day, there would be a Wake Keep at Maranatha Villa in Owo.
Also, “on the evening of the same day, “a candlelight procession and world gyration by the Kegites Club will hold from 8:00pm till dawn.
“On Friday, 23rd of February, 2024, the second day of the public holiday, a final funeral service for the late Governor will be held at the St Andrews Church at Imola Street in Owo.
“The interment for the former Governor will follow immediately after the burial service at the burial site in Owo and this will strictly be for his immediate family”.
Guests and dignitaries will be given reception at the Mydas Hotel and Resort located on Ikare road in Owo by 1:00pm.
Adeniyan submitted that “on Saturday, 24th of February, 2024; there would be an Akeredolu Memorial Friendly Football Match at the Akure Township Stadium in Akure by 3:00pm and on Sunday, the 25th of February, 2024; a Thanksgiving Service will hold at St Andrews Church at Imola Street in Owo by 10:00am”.
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Finally, IGP approves hunger protests across Nigeria
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The Nigerian police has finally approved the planned nationwide protests and outlined conditions for participants.
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, revealed this on Friday while addressing journalists in Abuja.
He urged all groups planning to participate in the proposed nationwide protest to submit their details to the Commissioners of Police in their respective states.
The police boss said this was to ensure the protest was peaceful.
Egbetokun said, “We acknowledge the constitutional right of Nigerian citizens to peaceful assembly and protest.
“However, in the interest of public safety and order, we urge all groups planning to protest to provide necessary details to the Commissioner of Police in the state where the protest is intended to take place.
“To facilitate a successful and incident-free protest, they should please provide the following information: state the proposed protest routes and assembly points; expected duration of the protest; and names and contact details of protest leaders and organisers.”
The police boss said the information expected from the organisers also include measures to prevent hijacking by criminal elements, as well as key identifiers for possible isolation of potential troublemakers.
By providing the information, he said, the police will be able to deploy adequate personnel and resources to ensure public safety.
He said the police needed to know the specific routes and areas for the protest to avoid conflicts with other events or activities.
Mr Egbetokun said the police will “establish clear communication channels with protest leaders to address any concerns or issues that may arise; minimise the risk of violence, property damage, or other criminal activity.
“We encourage all protesters to cooperate with the police, obey the law, and adhere to global best practices for peaceful assembly to guarantee a safe and successful exercise of their rights.
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