Akeredolu Declares Monday Work-Free Day For PVC Collection

Afimag.com –

The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has declared January 24, 2023, a work-free for civil servants in the state to get their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) from their respective local government areas across the state.

In a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr. Richard Olatunde, the governor called on the people of the state to see the collection of PVCs as vital, noting that it will enable them exercise their franchise at the forthcoming elections.

The statement reads, “this is to enable all eligible voters in the State collect their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) designated centers in their respective Local Government Areas.

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“The importance of the forthcoming elections can not be overemphasised. There is an urgent need for us to address the low rate of PVCs collection in the Southwest.

“Beyond partisan lines, it is imperative that our people understand that the PVC is their license to enthrone desired political leadership.

“We are constrained to take this decision to enable our people take this advantage and collect their PVCs. It’s important that we all exercise our civic responsibilities.

“All political appointees and other government functionaries are also directed to return to their local governments and wards to encourage our people to collect their PVCs.”