The Government of Ogun State has declared Tuesday and Wednesday as work free days for workers in the state public service for collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).
In a statement issued on Sunday by the
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Kunle Somorin, said Governor Dapo Abiodun approved the two work free days to enable public servants the opportunity to collect their PVCs from their respective local governments.
The statement reads, “Following the
extension of Permanent Voter Cards collection till Sunday, January 29, 2023, by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Governor Dapo Abiodun has graciously approved two days – Tuesday, 24th and Wednesday, 25th January as work-free days to enable public servants to collect their PVCs from their respective local government.
“Gov. Abiodun also enjoined all executive members of public markets and private establishments in the State to allow flexibility in their schedules for residents to use the opportunity to visit the Independent National Electoral Commission’s offices or collection centres where they registered to collect their PVCs.
The governor said that voting is a civic responsibility, and all eligible citizens must be allowed to exercise their rights to choose who governs them.
