Ramadan, Lent: Gov Adeleke reduces Osun public servants’ work hours
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun has reduced public servants’ working hours for the Ramadan and Lent periods.
This is contained in a statement on Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed.
Announcing the approval to close work hours by 2:00 p.m., Mr Adeleke said the adjustment was intended to support workers during the fasting season.
The governor further explained that the new schedule would take effect from February 19.
Furthermore, a circular issued by the Office of the Head of Service, Ayanleye Aina, also dated February 19, titled “Closure of Work During Ramadan and Lent Fasting Periods,” reaffirmed the directive.
The circular reads, “As part of the welfare packages of the state government for its workforce, the executive governor, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has approved that public servants should close work by 2:00 p.m. from Mondays to Thursdays.
“While work will close by 1:00 p.m. on Fridays, during the ongoing Ramadan and Lent seasons only.
“This gesture of the governor is to enable public servants to have sufficient time to pray for the existing peace and tranquillity in the state to continue unhindered, more so that the 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.”
(NAN)
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