Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has declared Friday, October 4th, 2024, as a work-free day to enable citizens prepare for the Saturday’s elections in the 23 Local Government Councils of the state.
Alia said that the declaration was necessitated by his desire to give the electorate of Benue State ample opportunity to travel to their respective local government areas in preparation for the forthcoming Local Government elections scheduled for Saturday, October 5, 2024.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, the governor stressed the importance of active participation in the electoral process and encouraged all citizens to take advantage of this work-free day to exercise their civic duty.
He expressed confidence that with the right commitment and participation, the elections would be conducted smoothly and fairly.
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The governor further urged all public and private sector organisations to support the initiative by allowing their employees to utilise the day for travel and preparation just as he charged the citizens to prioritise peaceful conduct and collaboration during the elections, reinforcing the need for unity and cooperation among all parties involved.
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