Nigeria approves 14-day paternity leave for men

Nigerian authorities have approved a 14-day paternity leave for men in public service, to bond properly with their newborn or adopted baby.

The new measure announced on Monday by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, dated 25th November, 2022.

“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,” she said.

“The leave shall not be more than once in two years, and a for maximum of four children,” she added.

According to Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, the approval of this new measure comes after several demands of the unions.