Government Declares Thursday, Friday as Public Holidays
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has announced Thursday, October 30, and Friday, October 31, 2025, as public holidays ahead of the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, November 1.
The declaration was contained in a statement signed by the Information Officer in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Tanko Lawal, which indicated that the directive was issued by the SSG, Abubakar Usman.
The SSG confirmed 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 government specified that during the two-day 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.”
Lawal quoted the SSG as stating the Governor’s directive: “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.”
The SSG also conveyed the government’s appeal to residents:
“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.”
Furthermore, Usman said that Governor 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.”
