Fasting: Adeleke reduces work hours for Osun public servants

By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja

Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved reduction of work hours of public servants in Osun State for the Ramadan and Lent period.

Adeleke who announced on Thursday stated that the adjustment is intended to support workers and public servants in Osun during the fasting season.

According to the governor, under the new schedule public Servants will close from work by 2pm from Mondays to Thursdays, and 1pm on Fridays.

The new schedule which will take effect from Thursday, February 19, 2026 will be in place throughout the ongoing Ramadan and Lent seasons only, according to a circular issued by the Office of the Head of Service, Elder Ayanleye Aina, dated February 19, 2026, titled “Closure of Work During Ramadan and Lent Fasting Periods,” the directive reads:

“As part of the welfare packages of the State Government for its workforce, the Executive Governor, His Excellency, Sen. (Dr.) Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has graciously approved that Public Servants should close work by 2pm from Mondays to Thursdays, and 1pm on Fridays, during the ongoing Ramadan and Lent seasons only.”

“This gesture of the Governor is to enable Public Servants have sufficient time to pray for the existing peace and tranquility in the State to continue unhindered, moreso that gubernatorial election is holding in the State this year. However, those on essential services, especially medical personnel, are excluded from this arrangement in view of the life saving nature of their duties.”

“Accordingly, all Political Office holders, Accounting Officers of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Heads of non-Ministerial Agencies and Local Government Areas as well as Local Council Development Authorities are requested to comply and give the contents of this Circular wide publicity among their staff.”