Nigerian state declares public holiday ahead of Buhari visit

Nigeria's Ondo state government has declared Tuesday a holiday as it hosts President Muhammadu Buhari.

Ondo State Governor Arakunrin Akeredolu has invited the president to commission projects as part of festivities to mark his third year in office.

The state's communication office announced that all state workers will not report to work during the holiday to enable them welcome the president.

President Buhari is expected to officially open the Ore Industrial Hub and an interchange bridge.

The festivities to celebrate Governor Akeredolu's third year in office started on 21 February and are scheduled to end on 1 March, according to a programme of events shared on social media.