Abia State governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has declared Monday 23rd, and Tuesday 24th January 2023 as public holidays in the state for the collection of Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs).

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According to a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Chris Ezem, all public offices, and markets in the state are to remain closed except banks and those on essential duties.

The statement urged those yet to collect their PVC to take advantage of the opportunity to visit INEC offices or collection centers for them.

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The executives of the various markets in the state are also directed to ensure strict compliance with the directive in their various markets.

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The statement said, “The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu has approved that Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th January 2023 be declared as public holidays in the State to enable Abians and residents to collect their Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC), ahead of the forthcoming general elections.

“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 centers where they registered to collect their PVCs ahead of the 29th January 2023 deadline by INEC for closure of PVC collection.

“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.

“Banks and those on essential duties are not affected by this directive”.

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