By Abolaji Ayodeji
The Federal Government has approved 14 days of paternity leave for civil servants.

In a circular, the head of the civil service of the Federation, Folasade Yemi-Esan said that the “leave is for serving male officers whose spouse delivers a baby.”

She added that the leave shall not be more than once in two years.

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“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.”