The Letter of Intent for Leave of Absence is a crucial document in Nigerian workplace administration that formalizes an employee's request for extended time away from work. This document is typically required when an employee needs to take leave for reasons such as medical treatment, further education, personal matters, or sabbatical. It serves as the initial formal communication of the employee's intentions and helps initiate the leave approval process. The letter should comply with Nigerian labour laws, particularly the Labour Act Cap L1 LFN 2004, and any applicable company policies. It typically precedes the formal leave application process and helps organizations plan for the employee's absence while maintaining proper documentation for HR records. The document is particularly important in Nigerian business culture where formal written communication is highly valued in professional settings.

1. Letter Header: Company letterhead, date, reference number, and formal address to the appropriate authority

2. Subject Line: Clear indication that this is a Letter of Intent for Leave of Absence

3. Opening Statement: Formal greeting and clear statement of intent to request leave

4. Employee Information: Employee's name, position, department, and employee ID number

5. Leave Details: Specific dates of leave, duration, and type of leave being requested

6. Reason for Leave: Brief explanation of the reason for requesting leave

7. Work Handover Plan: Brief outline of how current responsibilities will be handled during absence

8. Contact Information: How to reach the employee during the leave period if necessary

9. Closing Statement: Formal request for approval and appreciation

10. Signature Block: Employee's signature, name, and date