The Katsina State Government has recently passed a law that allows female civil servants to take up to four months and ten days off from work to observe the Iddah period, a Islamic tradition that requires widows to mourn their deceased husbands. This move follows a motion passed by the State House of Assembly, which was later approved by the executive.
According to sources, the Head of Civil Service in Katsina State, Falalu Bawale, has confirmed that a circular has been sent to all ministries, departments, and agencies of the state government instructing them to grant female officers the liberty to observe the Iddah period when necessary.
The new law is designed to enable women who have lost their husbands to take time off from work to mourn and pay their respects. The Head of Civil Service explained that the state government took the initiative to bring this matter before the National Council on Establishment, which gave its approval for the state to make its own rules regarding this matter.
The Head of Civil Service stated that since all states have the autonomy to make their own rules, Katsina State has decided to draft a memo and present it to the State Executive Council for approval. After receiving approval, a circular was issued to all government agencies instructing them to grant female officers the opportunity to observe the Iddah period.
The new law aims to provide support and care for women who have suffered a loss, allowing them time to grieve and adjust to their new circumstances. With this law in place, female civil servants in Katsina State can now take up to four months and ten days off from work without worrying about losing their jobs or facing any negative consequences.
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