Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved a half working day for both civil and public servants in the state on Friday, ahead of March 18 gubernatorial and House of Assembly elections in the state.

This was contained in a circular signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Olubanwo Adeosun, and made available to newsmen on Thursday.

According to Adeosun, the approval is to enable civil and public servants in the state, who may wish to travel to vote in the Saturday, March 18 governorship and House of Assembly elections, to do so.

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She noted that workers will close at 12 noon on Friday, saying those handling essential duties should remain at their duty posts.

“Makinde, in his commitment to ensuring participation of public and civil servants in the state in the upcoming governorship and house of assembly election, has graciously approved the declaration of half day at work on Friday, March 17.

“This approval of a half day at work will enable public and civil servants, who may wish to travel to perform their civic responsibilities, the opportunity to do so.

“Following from the above, government offices are to close by 12 noon, on Friday, March 17 while staff covering essential services are expected to remain at their duty posts.

“Public and civil servants in the state are enjoined to go out on Saturday, March 18 to vote,” the SSG stated.

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