Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has declared Friday, October 4th as a work-free day ahead of the October 5th local government election in the state.
The governor made the announcement in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula on Thursday in Makurdi.
He said that the work-free day was to give the electorate the opportunity to travel to their respective local government areas to exercise their franchise.
Alia stressed the importance of active participation in the electoral process and encouraged all citizens to take advantage of the work-free day to exercise their civic duty.
He expressed confidence that with the right commitment and participation, the elections would be conducted smoothly and fairly.
The governor further urged all public and private sector organisations to support the initiative by allowing their employees to do likewise.
He charged the citizens to prioritise peaceful conduct and collaboration during the elections, reinforcing the need for unity and cooperation among all parties involved.