Family Responsibilities
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2025-03-15
Paternity Leave
No provision could be located in law regarding paternity leave in the private sector. However, under the revised Public Service Rules 2021, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved a 14-working-day paternity leave for male federal civil servants but not more than once in 2 years for a maximum of 4 children.
Source: Chap 12 (§120219) of the Public Service Rules, 2021
Parental Leave
No provision could be located in law regarding parental leave.
Flexible Work Option for Parents / Work-Life Balance
No provision could be located in the law to create flexible work option for parents in order to create work-life balance.
Special leaves:
There are no special leaves provided by the law other than already discussed (e.g., annual leave, maternity leave, paternity leave and sick leave).
Regulations on Family Responsibilities
- Public Service Rules, 2021
