Ahead of the October 5 local government election in Benue State, Governor Hyacinth Alia has declared Friday, October 4, a work-free day.
Alia made the declaration in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, on Thursday.
The governor stated that the “work-free day was to allow the electorate to travel to their respective local government areas to exercise their franchise.”
He emphasized the importance of “active participation in the electoral process” and encouraged all citizens to use this work-free day to fulfill their civic duty.
Alia expressed confidence that with the right commitment and participation, the elections would be conducted smoothly and fairly.
He also urged both public and private sector organizations to support the initiative by allowing their employees to take part in the elections.
The governor encouraged citizens to prioritize peaceful conduct and collaboration during the elections, reinforcing the need for unity and cooperation among all parties involved.
