The Oyo State Government has declared Tuesday a work-free day to commemorate and celebrate the new Islamic calendar year, Hijrah 1448AH.
Oyo State Government declares Tuesday work-free day to commemorate Hijrah 1448AH, the Islamic new year. The measure reflects governance recognition of religious observance in administrative planning.
June 15, 2026
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State
The Oyo State Government has declared Tuesday a work-free day to commemorate and celebrate the new Islamic calendar year, Hijrah 1448AH.
This is contained in a statement issued on Monday in Ibadan by the
state commissioner for information and civic orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade.
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