Lagos declares work-free day for civil servants to register, collect PVC
Lagos State government has declared four work-free days to different categories of public servants to encourage state workers to register or collect their Permanent Voters Card ahead of the 2023 general elections.
In a statement, the state’s Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola said the move by the government was to ensure that workers are encouraged to perform their civic responsibilities.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday disclosed that only seven million out of the over 15 million Lagos residents have registered for PVC.
Staff on grade levels 01, 03, 07 and 15 will take off Tuesday, 26th July while grade levels 02, 04, 08 and 13 will register on Wednesday 27th July.
Thursday 28th July is reserved for staff on grade level 05, 09, 12 and 17 while those on levels 06, 10, 14 and 16 will register on Friday, July 29th.
“Consequently, it is notified for general information that all public servants who are yet to register or collect their Permanent Voters Card (PVC) from designated INEC Centers are advised to 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 PVC from their respective Local Governments/Local Council Development Areas. Officers are expected to return to work with their Voters Card after this exercise,” the statement reads.
