Oyo Govt. Holds Football, Indoor Sports Draws as 2026 Public Service Games Begin Sept. 21

 

The Oyo State Head of Service, Dr. Adenike Fasina, mni has Charged Civil/Public Servants across the Ministries Departments and Agencies to support their MDA's as the 2026 Public Service Games will start Monday September 21, 2026.

She stated this during the official draws for the Games at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan, where she charged civil and public servants across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to support their respective teams and actively participate in the games.

The Head of Service who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Service Policy and Strategy, Mr. Taiwo Mustapha, alongside the Permanent Secretary, Carrier Management, Barrister Muyiwa Olagoke said the games were designed to promote unity, interaction and camaraderie among civil and public servants across different cadres.

She said the games would provide an opportunity for workers to familiarise themselves with one another, strengthen relationships and celebrate the achievements and contributions of civil and public servants to the development of the state.

Dr. Fasina noted further that the present administration in the State under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde remained committed to the welfare of civil and public servants across all cadres.

She explained that the Public Service Games would boost workers’ morale and promote a healthy work-life balance, hinting that, recreation was essential to maintaining an effective and productive workforce.

She urged participants to embrace the spirit of sportsmanship and use the games to foster stronger bonds among workers.

The Chairman of the 2026 Public Service Week, Dr. Tunde Aremu, called on civil and public servants to turn out in large numbers to support their respective teams during the football competition and indoor games.

He said active participation and support from workers would contribute to making the 2026 Public Service Games successful and memorable.

Sixteen sectors will participate in the games. They are Administration and Policy Formulation; Human Resource; Legislative; Education; Finance and Economic; Justice and Legal; Infrastructure and Transportation; Health; Commerce and Industry; Environment and Natural Resources; Youth and Sports; Social Welfare and Community Development; Agricultural and Rural Development; Tourism and Economic Development; Security and Safety; and Information and Communication sectors.

Abiodun Atilola 

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS 

September 15, 2026.