The Bayelsa State Government has declared Friday, April 10, 2026, a work-free day and ordered the closure of markets across the state ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s scheduled visit.
The announcement was made on Thursday by the State Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mrs Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai.
Koku-Obiyai said the directive was issued to allow workers and residents to participate in activities lined up for the President’s one-day official visit to the state.
She explained that President Tinubu is expected to inaugurate four major projects executed by the state government.
“As we all know, the state is ready, and we are prepared as a people to receive the father of the nation, our father and leader, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR,” she said.
“In view of this, the state government has declared tomorrow, Friday, April 10, 2026, a work-free day to enable workers and other residents of the state to participate in the programmes lined up for the one-day official visit to Bayelsa State.”
She urged residents, including traders, to comply with the directive and turn out to give the President a warm welcome.