Widows get 5 months leave from work

This followed the presentation of the general principles of the bill by the sponsor, Rep. Saidu Abdullahi (APC-Niger) at plenary on Tuesday.

Abdullahi said the bill was to place Nigeria among the top countries in the world in terms of workers welfare as the law existed in many countries.

“This crucial piece of legislation aims to address the pressing issue of supporting individuals who have lost their spouses, helping them navigate the challenging period of widowhood,” he said.

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