Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has announced Thursday and Friday as public holidays in preparation for the November 1 local government elections.
The announcement was contained in a statement released on Tuesday by the Information Officer in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Tanko Lawal.
According to Lawal, the directive was issued by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Abubakar Usman, who explained that the two-day work-free period would allow citizens ample time to participate in the elections.
Usman noted that during the holidays, markets, banks, financial institutions, and public offices would be closed, while movement across the state would be restricted, except for individuals engaged 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.
The SSG urged residents to take advantage of the holidays to exercise their civic rights and vote for leaders who would drive progress at the grassroots.
“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.
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