Ogun Holds Democracy Day With Special Prayer, Commemorative Lecture

Ogun Holds Democracy Day With Special Prayer, Commemorative Lecture
The Ogun State Government has lined up activities to mark this year's Democracy Day on Wednesday, June 12.

A statement by the Secretary to the State Governnment (SSG), Mr. Tokunbo Talabi said that a special memorial prayer will hold at the family house of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola at Ọja Agbo, Gbágùrá, Abeokuta by 8:00 am.

This will be followed by a commemorative lecture with the theme: "June 12 Defining Moment in The Democratic Development in Nigeria" to be delivered by a Public Affairs Analyst, Mr. Richard Akinnola, beginning from 10: 00 am. at the Hubert Ogunde Hall, June 12 Cultural Centre Kuto, Abeokuta.

The statement urged invited guests to be seated by 9:30 am.

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