
The Ondo State Government has declared Monday, February 24, 2025, a public holiday to enable residents to participate in the inauguration ceremony of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Olayide Owolabi Adelami.
The announcement was made in a statement issued on Friday, February 21, 2025, by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan. According to the statement, the decision underscores the significance of the event and provides an opportunity for the people of Ondo State to celebrate the new administration.
In a related development, Governor Aiyedatiwa has also lifted the restriction of movement initially imposed for the monthly environmental sanitation exercise on Saturday, February 22, 2025. However, residents are urged to continue with their sanitation activities to ensure a clean and healthy environment.
The public holiday declaration and the lifting of movement restrictions reflect the government’s commitment to fostering public participation and environmental responsibility.
Residents of Ondo State are expected to join in the celebrations while also maintaining cleanliness across the state.