Gov Alia Declares One-Week Easter Holiday For Workers

Benue State Governor, Rev.Fr. Hyacinth Alia has declared a one-week Easter break for the public and civil servants across the state.

The statement issued by the  Permanent Secretary (General Services), Godwin Tyolumun Tighil, on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government, Deborah Aber, said those on essential services were directed to remain at their duty posts to attend to issues of human and urgent public interests.

According to the statement, work is to resume on Wednesday, 8th April 2026. “His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has directed that all Public and Civil Servants should embark on Easter Holiday, effective Tuesday, 31st March, 2026, by 1 pm.”

“However, those on Essential Services are directed to remain at their duty posts to attend to issues of human and urgent public interests.

Accordingly, work is to resume on Wednesday, 8th April 2026. His Excellency wishes Benue people Happy Holidays and urges citizens to continue to pray for the peace of the State and the Nation, in the Spirit of Easter Celebration,” the statement stated.