FG Approves 14-Day Paternity Leave For Civil Servants, Gives Conditions
Faith Ukanwa
Nov 29, 2022
FG Approves 14-Day Paternity Leave For Civil Servants, Gives Conditions
The Federal Government has approved a 14-working day paternity leave for male federal civil servants effective from November 25, 2022
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According to a circular signed by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, the leave will not be more than once in two years with the maximum of four children.
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She also noted that the leave is applicable to any male federal civil servant whose family adopted a baby of less than four months.
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The circular with ref no: HCSF/SPSO/ODD/NCE/RR/650309/3, dated 25th November, 2022, and titled, 'Computation of Leave Based on Working Days and Approval of Paternity Leave in the Public Service' read;
"Government has also approved Paternity Leave for serving male officers whose spouse delivers a baby. The period of the leave shall be fourteen working days. The leave shall not be more than once in two years, and a for maximum of four children.
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"Where the family of a male officer adopts a child under four months old, the officer will similarly enjoy Paternity Leave for a period of fourteen working days.ÔÇØ
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Such leave shall be accompanied by the Expected Date of Delivery's report of the officer's wife or evidence of approval of the adoption of the child by the relevant government bodies.
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According to Esan, the leave is in line with the provisions of the Public Service Rules, 2021 Edition.
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