Lagos: Sanwo-Olu Approves 4 Work-Free Days For Workers For PVC Collection

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved a four work-free days to enable workers in the state get their Permanent Voters Card, PVC, from INEC as the July 31 deadline approaches.

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This was revealed in a statement by the Head of Service, Mr Hekeem Muri-Okunola, who stated that the holidays begin from July 26, and ends on Friday July 29, before the deadline given by INEC for prospective voters to get registered ends.

The statement which was titled, ‘Collection of Permanent Voters Card (PVC) directed the Accounting Officers to ensure compliance, stressed that workers are expected to resume work with their PVC’s.

“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 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 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.”

The designated dates, according to the Head of Service are; Tuesday 26- Grade Levels concerned are 01, 03, 07 and 15.

For Wednesday, July 27, the Grade Levels affected are 02, 04, 08 and 13. Thursday, July 28, Grade Levels 05, 09, 12 and 17 while Friday, July 29, is dedicated for Grade Levels 06, 10, 14 and 16.

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