The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved fourteen days of Paternity Leave for men in the public service, whose spouse delivers a baby.
The government added that the period of the leave shall be fourteen working days. The leave shall not be more than once in two years, and for a maximum of four children.
A circular by the Head Of The Service Of The Federation, Folasade Yemi-Esan says, “In line with the provisions of the Public Service Rules, 2021 Edition, the computation of all leave shall be based on working days.”
The circular noted that where the male officer adopts a child under four months old, the officer will similarly enjoy Paternity Leave for fourteen working days.
The government further added that the request for such leave shall be accompanied by the Expected Date of Delivery’s (EDD) report of the officer’s wife or evidence of approval of the adoption of the child by the relevant government bodies.
According to the Head Of The Service Of The Federation, the effective date of implementation of the circular is November 25, 2022.
(Editor: Ifeanyi Mark)
