Public Holiday in 2024
In preparation for local government election across Osun state on Saturday.
When is Public Holiday?
| Year | Dates |
|---|---|
| 2022 |
Osun State government has declared Friday October 14th 2022 as a public holiday as part of preparation for local government election across the state on Saturday, October 15.
The government in a statement made available to newsmen yesterday by the commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Funke Egbemode, said the holiday was to allow those who would be travelling to their respective local government areas on the account of the election, do so.
The government also announced the restriction of movements across the state on Saturday, from 7:00am till 3:00pm, urging commuters to take note.
The statement added: “Ahead of the Local Government Elections in the state, the state government has declared Friday, October 15, a work-free day to allow citizens and residents of the state to travel to their respective local government areas to cast their ballot.
“The government is therefore urging citizens to go out and perform their civic duties on Saturday, as this presents yet another avenue to elect representatives and leaders who expectedly will work for our collective aspirations at the local government level.