The statement indicated that the half working day was in connection with the local government elections, scheduled for Saturday.
According to the circular, the state government exempted some categories of political officeholders from the directive.
“The approval is an indication that Gov. Makinde is committed to inclusivity and respect for all religious practices in the state,” the SSG said.
He also presented them with official documentation to validate their new offices.
She is a COMSTECH distinguished scholar and the pioneer deputy vice-chancellor at UI between 2017 and 2021.
