Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has declared a two-day public holiday ahead of the 2025 Local Government Election. The break will take place on Thursday, October 30, and Friday, October 31, to allow full voter participation in the November 1 polls.
Alhaji Abubakar Usman, Secretary to the State Government, announced the decision. He confirmed that the holidays apply across the state.
“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,” Usman said.
Markets, banks, government offices, and financial institutions will remain closed. Authorities will restrict movement, allowing only essential services.
Governor Bago also granted political appointees a full week off to return to their constituencies and campaign for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
“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,” the SSG added.
