Ondo state Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has declared Tuesday as a work-free day for civil servants in the state to collect their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs).
This was revealed in a statement by his spokesman, Richard Olatunde, on Saturday.
In the statement, Akeredolu said the directive followed the “low rate” of collection of PVCs in the South-West.
Governor Akeredolu urged Civil Servants, Private Workers, Artisans, and other well-meaning residents of the State who are eligible voters to seize the opportunity and collect their PVCs.
“The importance of the forthcoming elections can not be overemphasised . There is an urgent need for us to address the low rate of PVCs collection in the Southwest. Beyond partisan lines, it is imperative that our people understand that the PVC is their license to enthrone desired political leadership.
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“We are constrained to take this decision to enable our people take this advantage and collect their PVCs. It’s important that we all exercise our civic responsibilities.
“All political appointees and other government functionaries are also directed to return to their local governments and wards to encourage our people to collect their PVCs.” the statement added.
