- He stressed the importance of prayers for peace and economic growth in both the state and Nigeria as a whole.
- The government’s decision shows its dedication to ensuring a supportive work environment for employees, particularly during the holy month.
Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has sanctioned a reduction in working hours for civil servants throughout the 2025 Ramadan fasting period.
The disclosure came through a statement released on Tuesday by Muhammad Dagaceri, the Public Relations Officer of the State Head of Civil Service, in Dutse.
“Effective immediately, civil servants in the state will now report to the office at 9:00 AM and close at 3:00 PM from Monday to Thursday.”
“This represents a reduction of two hours from the previous closing time of 5:00 PM. On Fridays, civil servants will report to work at 9:00 AM and close at 1:00 PM, as is customary,” he said.
Dagaceri highlighted that this adjustment is intended to give civil servants additional time to prepare for the daily Ramadan break and participate in spiritual activities.
“It is hoped that civil servants in the state will use the Ramadan period to pray for God’s guidance and blessings for our state,” Dagaceri stated.
He further stressed the necessity of praying for peace and economic stability for both the state and Nigeria as a whole.
“The reduction in working hours is a welcome move for civil servants in the state, who will now have more time to focus on their spiritual activities during the holy month.”
“We want to provide them with ample time to observe their spiritual activities and prepare for the Ramadan break,” he said.
According to him, this decision demonstrates the government’s dedication to fostering a supportive work environment for employees, particularly during Ramadan.
“Civil servants in the state are expected to take advantage of this opportunity to focus on their spiritual activities and spend quality time with their families,” he stated.