Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration in Oyo State has proclaimed Friday, June 27, to be a day off from work for all employees.
On Wednesday, June 25, Professor Olanike Adeyemo, the Secretary to the State Government, made the announcement in a statement.
The day was deemed work-free in observance of Hijrah, the start of the new Islamic calendar, according to Naija News. POCO mobile phones
Muslims and other state citizens were urged by the statement to commemorate the Islamic New Year and consider the occasion’s spiritual importance.
The state’s residents were asked by Governor Makinde to use the occasion to pray for long-term peace, harmony, and prosperity for Oyo State and, by extension, Nigeria.
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“The Governor encourages everyone to utilize this opportunity to offer prayers for the peace, harmony, and prosperity of the state specifically, and the nation overall,” the statement said in part.
All state-wide governmental offices and institutions are expected to observe the vacation, the statement said.
The African Action Congress’ (AAC) 2023 presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has stated that the government is more terrified of unarmed demonstrators than of violent threats.
According to reports, Sowore made this point while denouncing the government’s continued crackdown on nonviolent demonstrators in an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday.
When asked if he thought the administration was afraid of protesters, Sowore replied, “I do.” I totally do. They fear placards more than they fear firearms because, although they are capable of responding to those who are shooting at the government, they lack the ability, capacity, and plan to stop the majority.
It is more perilous for them in their light numbers to carry placards than for those with guns.
