Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved four work-free days for workers in the State to get their Permanent Voters Card (PVCs) before the July 31 deadline given by the electoral body, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Gatekeepers News reports that the work-free days begin from 26th July till Friday 29th July, according to a statement signed on Monday by the Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola.
The statement noted that workers are expected to bring along their PVCs while returning to work.
The designated dates, according to the Head of Service are, Tuesday 26th- Grade Levels concerned are 01, 03, 07 & 15.
For Wednesday 27th July, the Grade Levels affected are 02, 04, 08 & 13. Thursday 28th July, Grade Levels 05, 09, 12 & 17 while Friday 29th July is dedicated to Grade Levels 06, 10, 14 & 16.
“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.
“Consequently, it is notified for general information that all Public Servants who are yet to register for or collect their Permanent Voters’ Card (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 Permanent Voters’ Cards (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.
“Accordingly, Accounting Officers are hereby enjoined to excuse their officers in the respective Grade Levels on the designated dates.”
