Public Service Week: Oyo Govt. Kicks Off Indoor Games to Foster Team Spirit Among Civil Servants

The Oyo State Government has commenced indoor Games  for Civil/ Public Servants as part of activities marking the 2026 Public Service Week, with a charge on workers across the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to demonstrate team spirit, sportsmanship and healthy competition.

In a statement issued and signed in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital. Dr. Aremu urged Civil/Public Servants to support their respective MDAs and participate actively in the competition, which features nominated representatives from various Government establishments.

He explained that the indoor games comprise chess, Scrabble, draughts, Ayo Olopon, Ludo and table tennis, hinting that, the game is designed to promote unity, encourage teamwork, enhance participant’s cognitive abilities as well as hand – brain coordination

Dr. Aremu pointed out that the games would help develop strategic thinking, quick decision-making, and calculative skills among workers, which, according to him, would improve their capacity to discharge their official responsibilities effectively.

The Committee Chairman noted further that the competition would foster healthy rivalry among the MDA’s and stimulate productivity by encouraging participants to think quickly, remain focused, and embrace their responsibilities with renewed commitment.

He urged participants to uphold fairness and sportsmanship throughout the competition, adding that the objective of the game  is not merely to win but also to strengthen the bond among workers in the State public service.

Dr. Aremu enjoined participants to remain calm and conduct themselves fairly, hinting that overall winners from the game would receive certificates of award and other benefits during the grand finale of the 2026 Public Service Week.

Dr. Aremu commended the present administration in the State under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde and the State Head of Service, Dr. Adenike Fasina, mni for providing Civil/Public Servants with a level playing field to showcase their God-given talents in different sporting activities.

He maintained that the initiative would further strengthen relationships among workers, promote physical and mental alertness, and contribute to improved service delivery across the State’s public service.

Dr. Aremu said the grand finale, which will feature the Productivity Day Award ceremony, would be communicated to the various MDA’s in due course.

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS