By Dayo Johnson

AKURE—ONDO State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko and workers in the state yesterday offered prayers for the peaceful conduct of the coming general elections

Dr Mimiko urged the workers to “shine their eyes and brains” as the nation’s political scenario unfold.

The occasion was a special prayer session following the resumption of work yesterday after the Christmas and New year holidays.

The workers had converged on the Governor’s office with the deputy governor, Alhaji Alli Olanusi and top government officials, including clergymen to offer prayers to God for good governance and peaceful conduct of the forthcoming general elections in the country.

They also prayed for the progress and development of the state.

Governor Mimiko, while addressing the gathering described the State public workers as efficient even more than the private sector.

He backed up his claim with empirical evidences in the health, education sectors and public utility services.