Ondo prepares for Akeredolu’s inauguration

Preparations are on for the inauguration of Oluwarotimi Akeredolu as the sixth civilian governor of Ondo State.
Governor Olusegun Mimiko will on February 24 bow out after eight years.
The committees set up by Mimiko and Akeredolu have been meeting to ensure seamless transition.

According to the Chairman of the Media and Publicity Committee, Yemi Olowolabi, on February 23, Akeredolu and his deputy, Agboola Ajayi, will be handed official documents at the Executive Chamber, Governor’s Office in Akure.

He added that the inauguration will take place the following day at the Akure Township Stadium.

According to him, the event will be attended by All Progressives Congress (APC) national leaders, Senate President Bukola Saraki; House of Representatives Speaker Yakubu Dogara, governors, ministers among others.

Guests will be entertained at the gala night to be held at the International Event Centre, Dome, Akure

“On February 25, the governor will attend his first official assignment where an inaugural golf tournament will be held in his honour at the Smokey-Hill Golf Sport in Ilara-Mokin, Ifedore Local Government.
“On February 26, there will be a thanksgiving service at the St. Andrew’s Cathedral Church, Owo.

“There will be Muslims thanksgiving at the Akure Central Mosque on March 3,” Olowolabi said.