Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave the directive in a statement signed by the Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, on Monday.
The Lagos State Government has approved 4 work free days for civil servants in the state.
The aim is to help them use the days to get their Permanent Voters Card (PVCs) against the July 31 deadline by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), according to Sahara Reporters.
The report stated that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved four days as work-free for civil servants in the state to enable them get their PVCs.
The Governor disclosed this in a statement signed by the Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, on Monday, noting that the work free days begin from Tuesday, July 26 till Friday, July 29.
“It is the responsibility of every citizen to participate in the Electoral process of her country. Therefore, all Public Servants are encouraged to partake in the upcoming Year 2023 General Elections,” the government’s statement reads in part.
“Consequently, it is notified for general information that all Public Servants who are yet to register for or collect their PVC from designated INEC centres are advised do so before the deadline date of 30th July 2022.
“To this end, Mr Governor has graciously approved a Work Free Day for Public Servants to enable them process/collect their PVCs from their respective Local Governments/ Local Council Development Areas.
“Officers are expected to return back to work with their Voter’s Card after this exercise.”