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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the declaration of Friday, April 26, 2024, as a half-working day for all public and civil servants in the state.
The declaration was made because of the forthcoming local government election in the state.
DAILY POST reports that the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, had earlier fixed the local government election for Saturday, April 27, 2024.
A circular signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo, stated that government offices are to close by noon on Friday.
She added that personnel covering essential services are expected to remain at their duty posts.
The statement enjoined all public and civil servants to go out and exercise their civic rights on the day of the election.
The statement said: “Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the declaration of Friday, April 26, 2024, as a half working day for all public and civil servants in the state.
“This is in connection with the local government election slated for Saturday, April 27, 2024.”
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