On Friday, Engr. Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State, declared a half-workday in anticipation of the presidential and national assembly elections on Saturday, February 25, 2023.
He believes that doing this will enable traveling public and civil servants to carry out their civic duties.
His declaration was contained in a circular that the State Government’s Secretary, Mrs. Olubanwo Adeosun, signed.
All ministries, departments, and organizations received the circular, along with the State House of Assembly and other non-ministerial agencies.
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.”