Yuletide: Nigerian gov announces 2-week holiday for workers, gives major reason

  • Governor Alia has given civil servants in Benue state a two-week holiday break ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebrations
  • He encouraged civil servants to use the extended break to engage in farming activities to boost food security in the state
  • The governor also maintained that essential service workers are exempted from the public holiday

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

Makurdi, Benue state – Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue state has declared a two-week public holiday for civil servants in the state to celebrate the Christmas and New Year festivities.