May Day: Oyo Head of Service Urges Workers to Redouble Efforts, Commends Welfare Gains

 



The Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs. Olubunmi Oni, mni has congratulated workers across the state on the occasion of this year’s May Day celebration, urging them to redouble their efforts in delivering quality service to the people.


In a statement issued and signed in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital, Mrs. Olubunmi Oni described Oyo State workers as resilient and hardworking, noting that their commitment remains vital to the continued progress of the state.


She stated that the present administration in the State led by Governor Seyi Makinde, has consistently demonstrated its commitment to workers’ welfare, describing it as a “talk and do government.”  which has prioritized initiatives that directly benefit Civil and Public Servants.


The Head of Service listed key achievements of the administration to include regular and timely payment of salaries and allowances, prompt disbursement of leave bonuses across all cadres and up-to-date promotions for workers. 


She pointed out that the recruitment of fresh graduates into various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, as well as the consistent payment of pensions and gratuities to retirees is a welcome development in Oyo State.


“We are truly setting the pace in Oyo State, for the past seven years, workers have consistently received their salaries on or before the 25th of every month". 


She expressed appreciation to Governor Makinde for prioritizing workers welfare, assuring that the workforce would remain committed and appreciative.


The Head of Service further attributed the cordial relationship between the state government and labour unions to the regular welfare packages provided to workers. Just as she commended labour leaders in the state for their role in advocating for improved working conditions and encouraged them to sustain their collaboration with the government to secure additional benefits for workers.


Mrs. Oni then reaffirmed the present administration’s commitment to improving workers welfare and called on civil servants to support government policies aimed at enhancing the standard of living for all residents of Oyo State.



Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

HON. SOLA GIWA APPROVES TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF BRT LANE ENFORCEMENT ON EKO BRIDGE AND ODO IYA-ALARO AXES AMID ONGOING IFAKO BRIDGE REHABILITATION

Image
  In a proactive and strategic intervention aimed at ameliorating the growing traffic congestion precipitated by the ongoing structural rehabilitation of the Ifako Bridge expansion joint, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Honourable Sola Giwa, has granted formal approval for the temporary suspension of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane enforcement along the Eko Bridge and Odo Iya-Alaro corridors. This remedial measure, conceived as a palliative response to mitigate commuter hardship, aligns with the Lagos State Government’s forward-thinking and adaptive transportation strategy under the THEMES Plus Agenda of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, particularly within the framework of sustainable traffic management and infrastructure modernization. Reiterating the administration’s unwavering resolve to improve road infrastructure and enhance urban mobility, Hon. Giwa noted that the suspension is transitional and conditional, structured specifically to absorb the anticip...
Read more

HON. PRINCE SEYI LAWAL WEDS IN LAVISH NIKKAH CEREMONY AS FRIENDS, LAWMAKERS OFFER PRAYERS AND BLESSINGS

Image
  The city of Lagos played host to a joyful and high-profile Nikkah ceremony over the weekend as Hon. Prince Seyi Lawal tied the knot with his beloved bride in the presence of friends, family, and prominent political figures. The event was filled with love, celebration, and spiritual blessings as well-wishers gathered to witness the union of the couple and offer prayers for a lasting, prosperous marriage. In a highlight moment of the ceremony, Chief of Staff to the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, prayed fervently over the couple, invoking God’s blessings, lasting friendship, and divine direction in their new journey together. He encouraged the couple to always put God first, walk in understanding, and remain united through all seasons of marriage. > “Marriage is not only about love but also about friendship, sacrifice, and shared purpose,” Mr. Ayinde said during his blessing. “May your union be blessed with peace, joy, and a bond that deepens with time.” Also present at t...
Read more

National Youth Council, Ikeja Branch, Holds Solidarity Walk for Hon. Prince Seyi Lawal on His Birthday

Image
  I In a show of gratitude and solidarity, the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ikeja Branch, organized a surprise walk to celebrate the birthday of Hon. Prince Seyi Lawal, the lawmaker representing Ikeja Constituency 1 at the Lagos State House of Assembly. The peaceful walk, which began at the popular Ikeja Under Bridge and ended at Oregun, was also aimed at declaring public support for Hon. Lawal’s continued representation in the Assembly, with the youth leaders chanting slogans and carrying placards with messages like “No Vacancy in Ikeja Constituency 1” and “Seyi Lawal for Continuity.” Addressing the press during the walk, the leader of the council, Comrade Blessing Omogenafen, praised Hon. Lawal for his consistent support for youth development initiatives since assuming office. “We put this walk together to celebrate and appreciate Hon. Prince Seyi Lawal. He has been a strong supporter of the youth since he got into office. This was not planned with him — it’s ...
Read more