Adeleke said the state would mark the event with prayers and meditation.

This was made known by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, on Friday.NYSC Portal

In a copy of the statement sent to Saturday PUNCH, the governor charged the people of the state to pray for the continuous peace and prosperity of Nigeria.informationguidenigeria

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Adeleke said: “Let us use Independence Day to meditate and pray on the state of our nation. Our people are passing through tough times.JAMB Result

“It is time to take stock and seek divine intervention and guidance in the affairs of our nation. I greet Osun people and Nigerians in general as the Independence Day knocks at our doors.

“Here in Osun, we will celebrate with meditation and prayers.”