Edo state government has declared September 20 as a work-free day.
Gatekeepers News reports that this will enable workers and residents to travel to their voting areas ahead of the state’s governorship election coming up on September 21.
Secretary to the state government (SSG), Joseph Eboigbe announced this through a statement released on Thursday.
The SSG assured that adequate security arrangements are in place for the conduct of the election.
He said, “This is to enable workers and other electorates to travel to their voting areas ahead of the September 21 governorship election in the state.”
“The government wishes everyone journey mercies and reassures that security measures have been provided to ensure a free, fair, and credible election.”
