Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state, has declared Thursday, 22nd and Friday, 23rd of February 2024 as public holidays in the state to honour the late governor Rotimi Akeredolu.
The two work-free days, according to the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, in Akure, will allow the people of the State to participate in the burial activities of the former Governor.
Akeredolu gave up the ghost in December 2023, in Germany, after battling with prostrate cancer.
According to the governor, the two work-free days will allow residents of the state to participate in the burial activities of the former governor.
The funeral rites of the late Akeredolu, will be witnessed by the Ajabue traditional rite in his hometown of Owo, headquarters of Owo Local Government Area of the state, on Wednesday, while a special court session will also be held in his honour at Court 1 of the Ondo State High Court the same day.
The lying in State and Commendation Service, will hold same day at the Akure Township Stadium, by 1pm, Evening of Tributes, at St Andrews Church,
Imola Street, Owo, from 4pm – 7pm
On Thursday, February 22 (Public holiday), a service of songs holds at St Andrews Cathedral, Imola Street,
Owo, by 4 pm.
The wake-keep, will hold at Maranatha Villa, Owo, by 8pm while a candlelight Procession & World Gyration by the Kegites Club, holds at 8pm till Dawn
On Friday, February 23 (Public holiday), the Funeral Service will take place at St Andrews Church, Imola Street, Owo by10 am, Interment follows immediately after the burial service at the burial site, Owo, (Strictly for immediate family) while reception follows at Mydas Hotel and Resort, Ikare Road, Owo by 1 pm.
Akeredolu Memorial Friendly football match, will take place at the Akure Township Stadium, Akure, by 3 pm on Saturday, February 24, 2024.
The thanksgiving Service holds at St Andrews Church, Imola Street, Owo, by 10 am.
