Lagos, Ogun, Osun and Oyo states have declared today a
public holiday to mark the 22nd anniversary of the annulled June 12
presidential election.
A circular yesterday by the Lagos State Head of Service,
Mrs. Shade Jaji, to all Ministries, Department and Agencies reads: “Towards the
entrenchment of democratic ideals in Nigeria and in commemoration of June 12,
1993 as significant day to Nigerians, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has graciously
approved today a work-free day.”
There will be a public lecture at the Blue Roof of the Lagos
State Television with the theme “Sustainability of Democratic values the
Nigerian Experience”.
In the circular, Ambode enjoined public servants to attend
events organised in commemoration of the day.
A statement byDirector, Bureau of Communication and
Strategy, Office of the Osun State
Governor, Semiu Okanlawon, said the holiday
was meant to mark the day the country united to vote a candidate of its choice
without religious or ethnic consideration.
According to him, June 12 is significant and central to the
development of democracy that the nation is now enjoying.
He said: “Governor Rauf Aregbesola has approved today as public
holiday to enable our people observe the day that Nigerians closed all ranks.
“Nigerians should
reflect on the significance of June 12, the sacrifice made by the late Chief
Moshood Abiola.”
Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi, in a statement by the Head
of Service, Soji Eniade, said: “ Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi has approved
today to be observed as public holiday.”
Ajimobi urged the people to remain steadfast in their
prayers for sustainable democracy in Nigeria and development in Oyo State.
Secretary to the Ogun State Government, Taiwo Adeoluwa urged
residents to spend the day in peaceful celebration of the anniversary.
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