Anambra Government Declares Friday Public Holiday To Enable Workers Vote In Governorship Election

The Anambra State Government has declared Friday a work-free day for civil servants to allow them to prepare and travel for Saturday’s governorship election.

In a statement released on Thursday in Awka, the Head of Service, Mrs. Theodora Igwegbe, said Governor Chukwuma Soludo approved the decision to ensure that state workers have the opportunity to return to their hometowns and take part in the electoral process.

Igwegbe described the gesture as part of the government’s commitment to encouraging civic participation and strengthening democracy through active involvement of citizens in elections.

She noted that voting is not just a right but a civic duty, urging all public servants to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of good governance by casting their votes.

The Head of Service also directed all political appointees, permanent secretaries, and heads of ministries, departments, and agencies to notify their staff and ensure full compliance with the work-free directive.