Can an employee/worker of a private firm be compelled to work on days of national general elections? Are their laws in Nigeria that compel employers of labor to release their employees to take part in elections?
I am asking because my company has no plan of shutting down on the 16th of February, 2019.

Those on essential duties can work that day but they should use their heads. Like the privatized Discos, their hilux can go out on patrol when there is a failure

Not all private companies are governed by government labor laws. In Nigeria, the man who pays your salary determines when and how long you will work. It's as simple as that.

thesicilian:
Not all private companies are governed by government labor laws. In Nigeria, the man who pays your salary determines when and how long you will work. It's as simple as that.

Naw ooo. I wan do small strong head for work as per working on Saturday, but I guess I would have to tread with caution.