The Governor of Niger State, Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago, has declared Thursday, 30th and Friday, 31st October 2025, as work-free days across the state to enable residents to fully participate in the forthcoming Local Government Elections scheduled for Saturday, 1st November 2025.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman, on Tuesday in Minna.
According to the statement, the two-day work-free period is aimed at providing all eligible voters ample opportunity to travel to their respective polling units and exercise their civic responsibility.
The SSG further announced that during the period, 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.
“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,” Usman stated.
He added that Governor Bago has directed all security agencies in the state to ensure a peaceful, secure, and orderly conduct of the elections, reiterating the government’s commitment to a safe and hitch-free electoral process.
