“Self-medication is dangerous to health; elderly persons are advised to avoid it,” the head of service, Kehinde Onasanya, said in a statement.
He urged the programme managers to ensure that the laudable step by government was not thwarted by unscrupulous elements.
Mr Onasanya noted that the exercise would involve only oral interviews as the assessment method.
Governor Dapo Abiodun approved the work-free day to enable civil and public servants to participate fully in the local government elections.
Mr Abiodun said his administration would continue to address the welfare and wellbeing of Ogun residents.
Friday’s explosion occurred at the CSCC construction yard in the Onikoko area of Abeokuta.
