The Edo State Government has declared Friday, September 20, a work-free day in the State to enable workers and other electorate travel to their respective voting areas.

Newsmen reports that the work-free day is ahead of the September 21, 2024 governorship election in the state.

Joseph Eboigbe, the Secretary to the Edo State Government disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Benin City.

He, however, reassured that security measures have been provided to ensure a free, fair, and credible election.

“It is hereby announced for the information of the general public that the Edo State Government has declared Friday, September 20, a work-free day in Edo State.

“This is to enable workers and other electorates travel to their voting areas ahead of the September 21 governorship election in the State.

“Government wishes everyone journey mercies and reassures that security measures have been provided to ensure a free, fair and credible election”, he said.