24th February, 2023
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has declared Friday a half-workday ahead of Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 presidential and national assembly elections.
This, he hopes, will allow travelling public and civil servants to perform their civic responsibilities.
His declaration was contained in a circular signed by Mrs Olubanwo Adeosun, the Secretary to the State Government.
The circular was addressed to all ministries, departments, and agencies, as well as the State House of Assembly and other extra-ministerial departments.
According to the document, government offices will close by noon on Friday, with only staff covering essential services expected to remain at their duty posts afterward.
It partly reads, “His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has graciously approved the declaration of half day at work for Friday, 24th February 2023.
“In this regard, Government Offices are to close by 12 noon, while staff covering essential services are expected to remain at their duty posts.
“Public and Civil Servants of the state are enjoined to go out on Saturday, February 25, 2023, to perform their civic responsibilities.”