Lagos State Government released a statement that officially declared Thursday, March 29 as a Work-Free day.

A statement was released via the Lagos state official Twitter page which disclosed that this will enable Lagosians to come out to welcome President Muhammadu Buhari who is on a two-day visit to Lagos State.

The statement urged residents to adhere to the security guidance earlier announced to make the visit as peaceful and orderly as possible.

The statement also announced traffic diversions and alternative routes at a press briefing held at Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja.

See tweets below: