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Unilorin Grants 14-Day Paternity Leave For Male Staff
The leave lasts for 14 working days for male officers whose partner delivers a baby.
Ilorin, Kwara State– The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) in Kwara State has approved a 14-day paternity leave for its male staff.
This move comes in the wake of a recent amendment to the university’s Conditions of Service, reflecting a commitment to improving working conditions and attracting and retaining top talent.
The 14-day paternity leave allowance provides male employees the opportunity to actively participate in the crucial early stages of parenthood, supporting their partners and bonding with their newborns.
The university’s Registrar, Mr Mansur Alfanla, disclosed this while addressing newsmen on Monday, November 27, 2023.
He said that the development followed the just amended Conditions of Service of the varsity as part of the ways to improve the varsity’s working conditions.
According to Alfanla, the leave lasts for 14 working days for male officers whose partner delivers a baby.
“The introduction of paternity leave is a significant step towards enhancing the well-being of our male staff and fostering a more family-friendly work environment,” he said.
“Paternity leave is for serving male officers whose spouse delivers a baby. The period of the leave shall be 14 working days. 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 14 working days.”