Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo has approved the declaration of Friday, April 26, 2024, as a half working day for all public and civil servants in the state.
The approval is in connection with the state local government elections slated 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 12 noon on Friday, while personnel covering essential services are expected to remain at their duty posts.
The state government, in the circular, enjoined all public and civil servants to go out and exercise their civic rights on Saturday.