Nigerian men in the civil service can now enjoy a similar privilege as their spouses as the Nigerian Government has approved 14-day paternity leave for them.

The approval came at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday.

Announcing the approval to State House correspondents, the Head of Civil Service, Folasade Yemi-Esan, said the paternity leave will allow fathers to properly bond with their newborn babies.

More details to follow…