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Gov Otu declares 14-day Christmas holiday for Cross River civil servants

The workers are expected back at their duty posts on January 3, 2024.

• December 20, 2023
Governor Bassey Otu
Governor Bassey Otu

Governor Bassey Otu has approved a 14-day Christmas holiday for all civil servants in the state, effective December 20.

This was announced in a statement by the governor’s chief press secretary, Emmanuel Ogbeche, on Wednesday.

However, the statement said those on essential services were exempted from this holiday.

In the statement titled ‘Extended Holiday for Civil Servants’, Mr Otu commended the workers for their commitment and hard work.

The governor urged the workers to use the opportunity to spend quality time with their families and also be actively involved in the annual Calabar carnival.

Mr Otu reiterated his administration’s commitment to providing a quality and conducive environment for all citizens and residents of the state while wishing them a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

The workers are expected back at their duty posts on January 3, 2024.

(NAN)

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