Governor Hyacinth Alia has announced a two-week holiday for civil servants in Benue State to commemorate the 2024 Christmas and New Year celebrations.
The announcement was made on Tuesday in Makurdi as part of the governor’s Christmas address to the citizens of Benue.
Naijaonpoint understands that the holiday is set to begin on Tuesday, December 24 and will conclude on January 6, 2025.
Governor Alia indicated that this extended holiday aims to provide workers with the opportunity to celebrate the festive season with their families. He also encouraged them to utilize this time for agricultural activities to enhance food production and combat poverty.
The governor highlighted that essential service providers would create schedules to maintain uninterrupted services throughout the holiday period.
He identified essential service providers as including financial institutions, energy suppliers, security agencies, healthcare facilities, telecommunications, fire services, and the water board, among others.
Alia called upon the people of Benue to continue nurturing a spirit of love and peace while remaining dedicated to the development of a better state. He also extended his wishes for a peaceful and joyful Christmas and New Year celebration.
“In the spirit of the Yuletide and in conjunction with the Benue Executive Council, I’m pleased to announce an elongated Christmas and New Year holiday for the state workforce. This decision underscores our commitment to supporting the well-being of our workers.
“While you enjoy this festive season with your loved ones, it is also expected that the holiday will afford you time to attend to your various agricultural engagements,” the Governor stated.