LG polls: Niger govt. declares Thursday, Friday public holidays 

……as parties signed peace accord.

By Daniel Ebi, Minna 

In an effort to ensure a hitch-free Local Government election this Saturday,  Niger State Government has declared Thursday and  Friday 31st of October as public holidays. 

The move is coming after the Governor had directed all political appointees to return to their respective Local Government Areas to help canvass for votes for the ruling All Progressives Congress. 

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago said the state-wide work-free days is  to enable citizens across the State to fully participate in the forthcoming Local Government Elections on Saturday, 1st November, 2025.

A statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman, stated that 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.

The SSG further announced that markets, banks, financial institutions and public offices will remain closed, while movement of persons and vehicles will be restricted, except for those on essential duties.

According to the SSG, “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.”

He further disclosed that Governor Bago has directed all security agencies in the State to ensure that the elections are conducted in a peaceful and orderly manner, reaffirming Government’s commitment to guaranteeing a safe and hitch-free electoral process.

Meanwhile,  the major participating political parties in the forthcoming Local Government Elections have signed a peace agreement at the a ceremony supervised by the State Commissioner of Police,   CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman.