Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has adjusted public servants work hours for the Ramadan and Lenten period.
A statement signed by the spokesperson to the governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed indicates that the approval is contained in a circular issued today by the Office of the Head of Service, Elder Ayanleye Aina.
According.to the statement, Governor Adeleke clarified that the adjustment is intended to support workers during the fasting season.
The new work schedule which will take effect from today indicates that Public Servants should close work by 2 O’clock in the afternoon from Mondays to Thursdays, and 1 O’clock on Fridays, during the ongoing Ramadan and Lenten seasons only.
However, those on essential services, especially medical personnel, are excluded from this arrangement in view of the life saving nature of their duties
The statement concludes that the gesture of the Governor is to enable Public Servants have sufficient time to pray for the existing peace and tranquility in the State to continue unhindered moreso that gubernatorial election is holding in the State this year.
