Southwest PDP governor declares Wednesday public holiday, gives reason

  • Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared Wednesday, July 19 as a public holiday for a Muslim celebration in Osun state
  • Adeleke, in a statement issued on Tuesday, July 18, said the public holiday to mark the beginning of the 1445 Hijrah calendar
  • According to the statement, Governor Adeleke would preside over a special match parade among the Muslim faithful

Osogbo, Osun state – Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has announced Wednesday, July 19 as a public holiday to mark the beginning of the 1445 Hijrah calendar.

As reported by Vanguard, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Regional Integration and Special Duties, Mudashiru Oyedeji, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.