The Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Bago, has declared Thursday and Friday as public holidays in preparation for the local government elections scheduled for November 1.
The announcement was made on Tuesday in a statement signed by the Information Officer in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Tanko Lawal, who explained that the directive was issued by the SSG, Abubakar Usman.
According to the SSG, the work-free days were introduced to give eligible voters the chance to visit their polling units and participate in the election process.
The government further stated that markets, banks, financial institutions, and public offices would remain closed during the holidays, while the movement of people and vehicles would be restricted, except for those involved in essential services.
“Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has declared Thursday, 30th, and Friday, 31st October, 2025, as state-wide work-free days to enable citizens across the state to fully participate in the forthcoming Local Government Elections on Saturday, 1st November, 2025.
“A statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Usman, stated that the work-free days are intended to provide all eligible voters the opportunity to go to their respective polling units and cast their votes in the elections.
“The SSG further announced that markets, banks, financial institutions, and public offices will remain closed, while movement of persons and vehicles will be restricted, except for those on essential duties,” Lawal stated.
He also quoted the SSG as urging citizens to come out in large numbers to exercise their civic rights on the election day.
“Government is encouraging citizens to come out en masse and perform their civic responsibilities on Saturday, 1st November, 2025.
“This election provides yet another opportunity for Nigerlites to elect capable leaders who will champion development and represent our collective interests at the grassroots level.
“Bago has directed all security agencies in the State to ensure that the elections are conducted in a peaceful and orderly manner, reaffirming the government’s commitment to guaranteeing a safe and hitch-free electoral process,” Usman said.
