As part of preparations for the local government elections in Plateau State, scheduled for 9th October 2024, the state government declared Wednesday 9th October a work-free day.
The Secretary to the State Government, Samuel Jatau, made the public holiday announcement in a statement on Monday.
He explained that the measure would not only allow public servants to travel to their respective local government areas to participate in the elections but also enable all eligible voters to take part in the poll.
“His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barrister Caleb Mannaseh Mutfwang, has declared Tuesday, 8th October 2024, as a half-day of work to allow public servants to travel to their respective local government areas to participate in the chairmanship and councillorship elections.
“Similarly, Wednesday, 9th October, the day of the election, has been declared a work-free day.” The statement reads.
The statement, quoting the governor, urged citizens to conduct themselves peacefully during the elections. It added, “The Executive Governor further encourages all registered voters to come out en masse to fulfil their civic duty at the polls.”