Today, Friday, November 7, 2025, is a work-free day for civil servants in Anambra ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in the state.

This was announced via a statement issued on Thursday in Awka by the Head of Service (HOS), Mrs. Theodora Igwegbe.

Igwegbe said that the work-free day was approved by Gov. Chukwuma Soludo to enable civil servants to travel to their respective locations to participate in the election.

She said the gesture was to encourage the active participation of the state workforce in the electoral process.

According to her, the electoral process is a civic duty and a vital contribution of the civil servants to good governance and democracy.

The HOS directed all political appointees, permanent secretaries, and heads of ministries, departments, and agencies to inform their staff and ensure full compliance.