By Muhammed Abubakar Reporting
THE Federal Government has approved 14-day paternity leave for serving male officers whose spouse has been delivered of a baby.
Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Folasade Yemi-Esan, in a circular spotted on Tuesday, said the leave would take effect from November 25, 2022.
She said the leave was in line with the provisions of the Public Service Rules, 2021 Edition.
“Government has also approved Paternity Leave for serving male officers whose spouse delivers a baby.
“The period of the leave shall be 14 working days. The leave shall not be more than once in two years, and a for maximum of four children.
“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 14 working days,” the circular read.
Yemi-Esan also said request for such leave must be accompanied by the report of the Expected Date of Delivery’s (EDD) of the officer’s wife or evidence of approval of the adoption of the child by the relevant government bodies.
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