Abiodun declares Ogun public holiday for 50th anniversary

Abiodun declares Ogun public holiday on Feb 3 for the state’s 50th anniversary, urging residents to join Golden Jubilee events

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has declared Tuesday, February 3, 2026, a public holiday across the state to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its creation.

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The declaration was conveyed in a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tokunbo Talabi, outlining plans for residents to participate fully in the Golden Jubilee activities.

Tokunbo Talabi said the public holiday is intended to enable citizens to take part in the commemorative events organised to mark five decades of Ogun State’s political existence, steady growth, and notable contributions to national development.

The statement called on residents to celebrate the historic milestone in an atmosphere of unity and peace, while reaffirming the administration’s commitment to consolidating past achievements and accelerating the state’s development agenda for the benefit of all.

Tokunbo Talabi added that Governor Dapo Abiodun urged citizens to take advantage of the public holiday to actively engage in the line up of events marking the 50th anniversary of the Gateway State.

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Ogun State was created on February 3, 1976, and the Golden Jubilee celebration features a rich programme of activities designed to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and project a bold and prosperous future for the state.

Quadri Olaitan