Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has declared May 2 and May 3 as public holidays in Ebonyi to enable eligible voters to participate in the Continuous Voter Registration.

Umahi made the declaration in Abakaliki today, when he swore in members of the State Law Review Committee, State and Local Government Area Pension Board.

He however said workers on essential services such as banks and health facilities were exempted from the holidays.