The Niger State government, under the leadership of Governor Umar Bago, has declared Thursday, October 30, and Friday, October 31, 2025, for residents ahead of the November 1, 2025, local government elections in the state.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Usman, Thursday and Friday were declared as work-free days to enable all eligible voters to travel to their respective polling units and cast their votes for their leaders at the grassroots level.
Usman directed that markets, banks, financial institutions, and public offices will remain closed during the voting period, while movement of individuals and vehicles will be restricted, except for those on essential duties.
According to the SSG, “Government is encouraging citizens to come out en masse and perform their civic responsibilities on Saturday, 1st November, 2025.
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“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.”
He further disclosed that Governor 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.
Earlier, Naija News had reported that political parties and candidates contesting in the November 1, 2025, local government elections in Niger State have signed a peace accord to ensure a credible and violence-free exercise.
The signing ceremony, convened by the Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command, Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, was held on Monday, October 27, at the Police Officers’ Mess in Minna.
According to the state police spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, the event reflected the command’s ongoing collaboration with electoral and political stakeholders to guarantee free and fair elections across the state.
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