Oyo HOS Hails Civil Servants as Public Service Games Reach Final Stage, Kick-Off Female PSG Wing

 

The Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs. Olubunmi Oni, mni, has commended civil servants across the Ministries, Departments and Agencies for their display of sportsmanship from the beginning to the final stage of the Public Service Games just as she officially inaugurated the women's wing of the football competition.

She stated this during a football match between the Environment and Health teams, which ended with 2-1 score at the Ikolaba High School Mini Sports Complex, Agodi-GRA, Ibadan.

Mrs. Oni emphasized that the objective of the games is to unify all service members through sports competition, allowing them to exhibit their talents, noting that, the event has been enjoyable since the beginning.

The Head of Service hinted that the Legislature, Judiciary, and Executive branches of government participated in the 2025 Public Service Games, adding that medical professionals advocate for the health benefits of the sports.

Mrs. Olubunmi Oni encouraged players from the various MDAs to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship and continue their football training even after the conclusion of the Public Service Games in anticipation of a more significant and improved match next season.

Following the competition, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, expressed satisfaction with the games and urged participants from all sectors to consistently embrace sportsmanship in future competitions. 

She said, "Our players performed very well  in this match, there must be a winner and a loser, we will strive for better results in the next PSG season."

In the semi-finals, the Environment Sector advanced to the final stage after defeating the Health Sector 2-1, while the Security and Safety Sector overcame the Judiciary Sector with a 2-0 victory. 

The final showdown will take place between the Security and Safety Sector and the Environment Sector at the Adamasingba Sports Complex, Ibadan.

In the female segment of the PSG, the Education Sector triumphed over the Security and Safety Sector with a 2-0 score, and the Health Sector defeated the House of Assembly Sector 2-0.

Fans and spectators described the football matches as highly competitive, entertaining and a significant highlight of the Public Service Week celebration.

Abiodun Atilola

 Media Officer to the SSG/HOS  

September, 3 2025.