Benue declares Wednesday work-free day ahead of Tinubu’s one-day visit
The Benue State government has declared Wednesday, June 18, a work-free day.
The declaration was announced in a statement by Secretary to the State Government, Deborah Aber, on Tuesday in Makurdi.
Ms Aber said, “This is in honour of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, who is scheduled for a one-day visit to the state.“The visit is to commiserate with the government and people of the state over incessant security challenges. Note, however, that those engaged in essential services such as health workers, security agencies and banks are exempted from this holiday.’’
Ms Aber urged Benue residents to come out en masse to receive the president and his entourage.
(NAN)
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