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Another State Declares Public Holidays For PVC Collection

VOICE AIR MEDIA NEWS UPDATE

THE Abia State Government has declared Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to enable residents of the state collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).

The Secretary to Abia State Government, Barrister Chris Ezem, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.

“Consequently, all public offices and markets are to be closed as all are enjoined to use this opportunity to visit the INEC offices or collection centres where they registered to collect their PVCs ahead of the 29th January 2023 deadline by INEC for closure of PVC collection,” the statement read.

“The Executives of the various markets in the State are directed to ensure strict compliance on the closure of their various markets or be prepared to face appropriate sanctions.”

According to the SSG, banks and those on essential duties are not affected by the government’s directive. (NAN)

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