A 14-working-day paternity leave for federal civil servants has been approved by the Federal Government.
According to The PUNCH, this was disclosed by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, on Monday in a circular with ref no: HCSF/SPSO/ODD/NCE/RR/650309/3, dated 25th November, 2022.
The circular titled, ‘Computation of Leave Based on Working Days and Approval of Paternity Leave in the Public Service’, said that this was in line with the provisions of the Public Service Rules, 2021 Edition.
“Government has also approved Paternity Leave for serving male officers whose spouse delivers a baby. The period of the leave shall be fourteen working days. The leave shall not be more than once in two years, and a for maximum of four children.
“Where the family of a male officer adopts a child under four months old, the officer will similarly enjoy Paternity Leave for a period of fourteen working days,” Yemi-Esan said.
She stated that a request for such leave must be accompanied by the Expected Date of Delivery report of the officer’s wife or proof that the adoption of the child has been approved by the appropriate government bodies.
She also stated that the circular would go into effect on November 25, 2022.
