In commemoration of this year’s Hijrah 1445, Islamic calendar,the Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared Wednesday, July 19 as public holiday.
This was contained in a circular signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, and made available to journalists in Ibadan by the chief press secretary to Governor Makinde, Mr Sulaimon Olanrewaju.
In the circular, Governor Makinde congratulated the Muslim faithful on the commencement of the New Year, Hijrah 1445.
The governor then urged the Muslim faithful to use the occasion “to pray for the peace, unity and sustainability of the state in particular and the country in general”.