The Oyo State Government has approved the early closure of offices across all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to allow public officers participate fully in the grand finale of activities marking the state’s 50th anniversary.

The directive was contained in a statement signed on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Musibau Adetunji Babatunde.

According to the statement, all state government offices are to close by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

The approval was granted by Governor Seyi Makinde as part of preparations for the golden jubilee celebration, tagged Oyo@50.

Heads of MDAs were directed to ensure strict compliance with the directive while making adequate arrangements for skeletal services in critical sectors.

The state government also urged that the information be given wide publicity to ensure awareness and compliance across the state.