The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun has declared Tuesday, January 24, and Wednesday, January 25, 2023 holidays for public servants in the state.
The development was confirmed in a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Kunle Somorin, on Sunday, January 22, 2023.
“Following the extension of Permanent Voter Cards collection till Sunday, January 29, 2023, by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Governor Dapo Abiodun has graciously approved two days – Tuesday, 24th and Wednesday, 25th January as work-free days to enable public servants to collect their PVCs from their respective local government”.
“Gov. Abiodun also enjoined all executive members of public markets and private establishments in the State to allow flexibility in their schedules for residents to use the opportunity to visit the Independent National Electoral Commission’s offices or collection centres where they registered to collect their PVCs.
The Governor added that it’s the civic responsibility of all eligible citizens to vote and must be given opportunity to exercise their civic rights to choose their representatives.
