Nigeria, Aug. 6 -- The Kwara state government has approved a six-month fully paid maternity leave for female civil servants, aimed at supporting and empowering nursing mothers across the state's workforce.

In an official circular dated August 1, 2025, from the Office of the Head of Service and communicated to all relevant government departments, commissions, and agencies, the approval was granted by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, reflecting the administration's commitment to enhancing maternity leave benefits for eligible female civil servants.

The statement reads, "This is to bring to your attention that His Excellency, the Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved Six (6) Months Maternity Leave for nursing ...