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Bayelsa Has Declared The Closure Of Markets To Welcome President Bola Tinubu .

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April 9, 2026

Bayelsa is rolling out the red carpet for a historic “Super Friday”! To welcome President Bola Tinubu, the state has hit the pause button on daily life—declaring a public holiday and shutting down all markets for a grand reception.

In advance of President Bola Tinubu’s visit to the state, the Bayelsa State Government has ordered the closure of markets and proclaimed Friday to be a work-free day.

The state Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, disclosed this on Thursday in Yenagoa, the state capital.

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Bayelsa is fully prepared to welcome President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. She described the President as the “father of the nation” and confirmed his one-day visit is specifically to commission four major “legacy projects” completed in the state. “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.”

In her opinion, Tinubu is expected to inaugurate key projects during the visit, including a state-owned gas turbine at Opolo-Elebele, a 60-kilometre dual carriageway from Onopa to the LNG axis, and a 630-metre bridge linking Angiama to Oporoma in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area.

Koku-Obiyai urged residents, including traders, to comply with the directive and turn out to welcome the President.

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The government explained that these steps were taken to guarantee the President’s visit goes off without a hitch. By declaring a holiday and closing markets, they aim to manage the crowds and ensure a seamless, successful event for everyone involved.

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