Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has reduced the work hours for public servants in the State during the Ramadan and Lent period.
A statement by his Spokesperson Malam Olawale Rasheed stated that the public servants will close by 2pm during the period.
According to the statement, the adjustment was intended to support workers during the fasting season.
A circular issued by the Office of the Head of Service, Mr. Ayanleye Aina, dated 19 February 2026, reaffirmed the directive.
The circular reads: “As part of the welfare packages of the state government for its workforce, the Executive Governor, His Excellency, Sen. Ademola Adeleke, has approved that public servants should close work by 2 pm from Mondays to Thursdays.
“While work will close by 1.00p.m 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 tranquillity in the state to continue unhindered, more so that gubernatorial election is holding in the state this year.
“However, those on essential services, especially medical personnel, were excluded in view of the life saving nature of their duties
