Umar Bago, the Executive Governor of Niger State has declared two days (Thursday and Friday) as public holidays in preparation for the forthcoming local government elections in the state.
This disclosure was made via an official statement released by Tanko Lawal, Information Officer, Office of the Secretary to the State Government on behalf of the SSG.
The statement directed that all markets, banks, financial institutions, and public offices would remain closed, while movement of persons and vehicles would be restricted, except for those on essential duties. This move is to allow opportunity for votes to go to their respective polling units.
“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.