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Niger State today has declared 30th and 31st of October public holiday to conduct the state Local Government Elections. This news was made available from the SSG office, Niger State. Read the statement below:
GOVERNOR BAGO DECLARES THURSDAY 30TH AND FRIDAY 31ST OCTOBER, 2025 WORK-FREE DAYS AHEAD OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS
Niger State Governor, Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago, has declared Thursday 30th and Friday, 31st October, 2025, as a 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.
A statement issued the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman, stated that 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 SSG further announced that 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.
According to the SSG, “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.”
He further disclosed 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 Government’s commitment to guaranteeing a safe and hitch-free electoral process.
Signed:
Lawal Tanko
Information Officer
SSG’s Office
28/10/2025