Oyo 2026 Public Service Games: Head of Service Welcomes Governor, Executive Council Members To Grand Football Finals
.Youth and Sports Sector to Battle Safety and Security in Female Final as Education Sector Faces Safety and Security in Male Final
By: Sunday Agunbiade (Mr VAR)
The excitement surrounding the 2026 Oyo State Public Service Games is set to reach its climax as the football competition prepares for its grand finale on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan.
The Games, organised with the approval of the Oyo State Government, represent a significant initiative towards promoting physical fitness, healthy living, teamwork, unity and stronger interpersonal relationships among civil and public servants across the State.
The Head of Service, Oyo State, Dr. A. A. Fasina, mni, has expressed her delight at the successful conduct of the Games and warmly welcomes the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, FNSE, members of the State Executive Council, Permanent Secretaries, Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies, as well as the entire civil and public service community to the grand finale.
In her message to the public service community, the Head of Service noted that the Games provide a unique opportunity for workers to demonstrate that, beyond their respective official responsibilities, they constitute one united family with a shared commitment to excellence, teamwork and collective progress.
She stated: ” The Public Service Games provide us with a unique opportunity to demonstrate that, beyond our respective official responsibilities, we are one united family with a shared commitment to excellence, teamwork and collective progress.
“I am particularly delighted to welcome His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, FNSE, members of the State Executive Council and other distinguished guests to this grand finale. Their presence will further underscore the importance our government attaches to the physical and social well-being of its workforce.
“I also warmly welcome all members of the public service community to come out in large numbers to support our finalists. Let us celebrate not just the eventual winners, but also the spirit of participation, sportsmanship, discipline and togetherness that this competition represents.
“I look forward to an exciting and memorable grand finale as we collectively celebrate fitness, unity and excellence in the Oyo State Public Service.”
According to the fixtures released for the football finals, two exciting encounters have been lined up to determine the champions in both the female and male categories.
In the female category, the Youth and Sports Sector will lock horns with the Safety and Security Sector in what promises to be an exciting contest between two determined teams seeking to emerge champions.
The male category will also produce an equally thrilling encounter as the Safety and Security Sector takes on the Education Sector for the ultimate prize.
Both matches are expected to showcase the sporting talents, competitive spirit and commitment of Oyo State public servants, further demonstrating that excellence in public service can be complemented by active participation in sports and other physical development activities.
Beyond the quest for trophies and individual recognition, the 2026 Public Service Games provide an important platform for strengthening relationships and fostering camaraderie among workers across government Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
The initiative also reinforces the importance of sports as a vehicle for promoting wellness, discipline, unity and improved productivity within the public service.
The Head of Service, therefore, welcomes all civil and public servants, sports administrators and football enthusiasts across Ibadan and beyond to the grand finale, while encouraging them to turn out in large numbers to cheer the finalists and make the occasion a memorable celebration of sporting excellence and public service unity.
MATCH DETAILS
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Venue: Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan
Kick-off: 3:00 p.m.
Come out, cheer the finalists and celebrate unity through sports!
Oyo State Public Service Games 2026 — Promoting Fitness, Unity and Excellence.
Alhaji Mustaphar Taiwo Niran (MTN), Chairman, Sub-Committee on Sports
