Public Service Games: Present Your Appointment Letter and Passport Photograph, No Room for Outsiders, Says Oyo Head of Service

Mrs. Olubunmi Oni, mni, the Head of Service for Oyo State, has encouraged Civil Servants participating in the ongoing Civil Service games to consistently bring their appointment letters and a passport photograph to confirm their status as legitimate employees of the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies. She emphasized that no external participants are permitted.

In a statement issued and signed in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, the Head of Service reiterated that the public service games are exclusively for civil servants, and external participants are not allowed.

The Head of Service urged Civil and Public Servants to adhere to the rules and regulations of the competitions.

Meanwhile, the Security Sector Football Team emerged victorious in the ongoing Oyo State Public Service Games, defeating the Ministry of Education in a thrilling penalty shootout.

The match between the two sectors was held at the Ikolaba High School Mini Sports Complex, Agodi GRA, Ibadan, as part of the activities commemorating the 2025 Public Service Week.

The Education Sector opened the scoring in the first half, but the Security team equalized, ending the half at 1-1. The second half saw neither team score, leading to a penalty shootout to determine the winner.

Both teams successfully converted their first five penalty kicks, but the Ministry of Education missed their fourth attempt, giving the Security team the opportunity to secure the victory. The Security sector converted the decisive penalty, achieving a 5-4 shootout victory and bringing the final score to 6-5.

In another match, the Judiciary Sector triumphed over the Ministry of Culture and Tourism Sector with a 6-0 victory. These encounters drew enthusiastic cheers from spectators, adding vibrancy to the week-long Public Service Week celebration.

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS