Fayemi Approves Six Months Maternity Leave for Ekiti Workers

Abigail Kanu

The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has approved six months (180 days) maternity leave for workers in the state public service.



This directive is in line with the administration’s determination to key into global best practices that will improve the quality of lives of the citizens.

While the new policy takes effect from February 1, this year, its aim is to improve maternal and child health and encourage nursing mothers to observe the six months exclusive breastfeeding campaign of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

According to the Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, in a media release issued recently, the six months exclusive breastfeeding campaign is aimed at reducing to the barest minimum, infant and maternal mortality rate while facilitating work life balance for female workers in the state.

She assured citizens that the Ekiti State Government continues to show strong political will towards ensuring gender inclusiveness, noting that the policy is one of many other frameworks in place to promote the rights of women and children.