Governor of Benue state, Hyacinth Alia has declared a two-week holiday for civil servants in the state to celebrate Christmas and New Year.
He made the declaration on Tuesday in Makurdi in his Christmas message to people of Benue state.
According to the governor, the holiday commences from December 24,2024 and ends on January 6, 2025.
He said the essence of the long holiday was to allow workers enjoy the season with their loved ones.
Governor Alia enjoined civil servants to use the period to engage in farming activities to boost food production and reduce poverty.
“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 for the state workforce.
“This decision underscores our commitment to supporting the well-being of our workforce.
