Anambra State Government has declared Monday, November 18, 2019 a work-free day.
This is in commemoration of the posthumous birthday of the first President of Nigeria, Dr Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe.
A release by the Head of Service, Barr Harry Uduh, stated that the day will be work free in the state, and that workers are expected to stay at home to observe the holiday.
Recall that Willie Obiano, Anambra State governor has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to declare November 16th, which is the birthday of Azikiwe a public holiday.
Meanwhile, Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka today held a lecture to commemorate his posthumous birthday.
The lecture is an annual event in honour of Azikiwe, who the institution was named after.
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