Benue State Governor, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, has given civil servants in the state a Christmas gift – a two-week holiday to celebrate Christmas and New Year.
The holiday, which starts on December 24 and ends on January 6, 2025, was announced by the governor during a press briefing at the government house in Makurdi.
According to Governor Alia, the long holiday is intended to give workers the opportunity to spend quality time with their loved ones during the festive season.
The governor also urged the workers use the holiday to engage in farming activities.
“I urge you to seize the opportunity of this long holiday to attend to your agricultural pursuit by engaging in farming activities so that there will be abundance of food in the state,” he said.
The governor reassured residents that essential services, including banks, energy providers, and security agencies, will continue to operate uninterrupted during the two-week holiday.
He encouraged the people of the state to embrace the spirit of love, peace, and unity, while remaining committed to building a better future for the state.
