The Ogun State Government has declared Friday, November 15, a work-free day for all civil servants in the state.

This announcement was made known in a circular on Thursday and signed by the Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya.

According to the circular, Governor Dapo Abiodun approved the public day to enable civil servants to participate fully in the forthcoming local government elections, scheduled to be held across the state?s 20 local governments and 237 wards on Saturday, November 16.

The statement added, ?The work-free day aims to ensure active participation in the electoral process, allowing citizens to exercise their civic duties without hindrance. This move demonstrates Governor Abiodun?s commitment to promoting democratic participation and civic engagement in Ogun State.

?This decision aligns with Governor Abiodun?s efforts to prioritize the welfare and participation of citizens in democratic processes.?

Also, the Senior Special Assistant to the governor on New Media, Emmanuel Ojo, confirmed the development in a statement sent to journalists on Thursday.

Ojo stated that the government declared Friday as a work-free day to enable the civil servants to travel to their respective local government and participate in the polls.

The statement partly reads, ?The Bureau of Service Matters, Office of the Head of Service, has announced that the @OGSG_Official has approved Friday, November 15, 2024, as a work-free day for civil and public servants.

?This directive, approved by His Excellency, Governor @DapoAbiodunCON, is intended to give workers the opportunity to travel to their respective local government areas to participate in the local government election scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024.

?This initiative underscores the administration?s dedication to fostering inclusiveness and participatory democracy. Permanent Secretaries and heads of government agencies have been advised to ensure compliance with this directive?. (The PUNCH)

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