Friday August 14, has been declared work-free for all categories of workers in Osun State, ahead of Saturday’s Governorship Poll.
Tripod Times reports that the Governor, Ademola Adeleke, announced the decision in a statement on Wednesday, saying it would allow public service workers prepare and participate in the election.
In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, and made available to journalists in Osogbo on Wednesday, the holiday notice was contained in a circular issued by the Head of Service, Ayanleye Aina.
It adds that decision would allow workers embark on travelling where required and adjust their plans to perform their civic duty.
The statement reads: “Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared Friday 14th of August as work-free, to allow public service workers to participate in the Saturday governorship election.
“In a circular issued by the Head of Service, Elder Ayanleye Aina, the decision is to enable workers to embark on travelling where required and to prepare to exercise their voting rights on Saturday,” the statement added.
Apart from those on essential or emergency duties, all categories of workers were covered in the work-free day declaration.
