The Anambra State Government has declared Friday, November 7, 2025, a work-free day for civil servants ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in the state.
The Anambra State Head of Service (HOS), Theodora Igwegbe, announced this via a statement issued on Thursday.
Igwegbe said the work-free day was approved by Governor Chukwuma Soludo to enable civil servants to travel to their respective locations to participate in the election.
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Igwegbe said the gesture was to encourage the active participation of the state workforce in the electoral process.
She described electoral process as a civic duty and a vital contribution of civil servants to good governance and democracy.
Igwegbe directed all political appointees, permanent secretaries, and heads of ministries, departments, and agencies to inform their staff and ensure full compliance.
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