The government of Osun state has declared
Thursday, 27th November, 2014 a work free day
to commemorate the inauguration of Governor
Rauf Aregbesola.
The Director, Bureau of Communication and
Strategy, Office of the Governor, Mr. Semiu
Okanlawon, said the public holiday was
declared to allow people of the state partake in
what he called the celebration of the “triumph
of the Peoples’ Will.”
The second term inauguration of the governor
comes up at the Osogbo Township Stadium.
The governor, according to the statement,
urged the entire citizens of the state to pray for
continued peace and sustainable development
of the state as the current administration
enters its second phase.
He also urged civil servants to reflect on their
commitment to duty while reiterating on his
administration’s determination to drive the
state to a prosperous height, Aregbesola
assured citizens ahead of his second term in
office the best of governance in the state above
what was witnessed during his first term.
He said, “We hereby declare Thursday
November 27th 2014 a work-free day to enable
our people take part in the celebration of the
triumph of their will. We have offered ourselves
for service for the good of the people.
“As often been repeated, the best way to
pursue our objectives about governance is to
run the whole hub of the mandate provided by
the constitution that will give us enough time
to meet all our aspirations for the people.
“It was in the interest of the people and the
determination to put our state on a high
pedestal among the committee of states in
Nigeria that we sought for re- election.” m.dailytimes.com.ng/article/osun-declares-thursday-public-holiday-celebrate-aregbesolas-emergence-gov