Oyo Lawmakers Seeks Paternity Leave For Male Workers
The Oyo State House of Assembly has called on the Executive Arm of Government to introduce paternity leave into the public and private sectors of the State.
The house made the call following a motion titled Need for the executive Arm of Government to introduce paternity leave into the public and private sectors of the State presented by Hon. Olorunpoto Rahman representing Oyo East-West constituency at the floor of the house.
According to Hon. Rahman, the importance of paternity leave for fathers in the state is to enable them provides necessary emotional and practical support to their families during the postnatal period.
The lawmaker noted that some states and the federal government have approved the paternity leave for fathers hence the need for the State to consider the approval of paternity leave for fathers.
Some lawmakers in their contributions urged the executive Arm to take proactive steps to ensure implementation of the paternity leave for fathers in both public and private sectors.
The lawmakers also urged the state government to consider 14 working days as paternity leave for fathers.

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