Nigeria's House of Representatives passed a bill for 5-month leave for widows and 1-month for widowers.
A bill proposing five months leave for widows and one month for widowers has passed the second reading in Nigeria's House of Representatives. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Saidu Musa Abdullahi (APC, Niger), aims to provide a period of mourning for spouses who have lost their partners and help them adjust to the new realities. The bill is set to apply to employees in both public and private sectors of the country.
March 19, 2024
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