Bago declares two-day holiday ahead of Niger LG Elections

The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has declared Thursday and Friday as public holidays ahead of the November 1 local government elections in the state.

The directive was contained in a statement signed by the Information Officer, Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Tanko Lawal, on Tuesday.

According to the statement, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abubakar Usman, said the work-free days would enable eligible voters to go to their respective polling units to cast their votes.

“Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has declared Thursday, 30th, and Friday, 31st October, 2025, as state-wide work-free days to enable citizens across the state to fully participate in the forthcoming Local Government Elections on Saturday, 1st November, 2025,” the statement read.

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

The SSG urged residents to come out en masse and exercise their civic responsibilities during the elections, describing it as an opportunity for citizens to shape grassroots governance.

“Government is encouraging citizens to come out en masse and perform their civic responsibilities on Saturday, 1st November, 2025,” Usman said.

“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.”

Usman also disclosed that Governor Bago had directed all security agencies in the state to ensure the elections are conducted peacefully and orderly, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to a safe and hitch-free electoral process.

“Bago has directed all security agencies in the state to ensure that the elections are conducted in a peaceful and orderly manner, reaffirming the government’s commitment to guaranteeing a safe and hitch-free electoral process,” he stated.