Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, inaugurated four Permanent Secretaries in the Civil Service and three Tutors-General in the secondary school subsector yesterday, charging them with making a productive impact on the state’s public service.
The swearing-in ceremony occurred at the Cocoa Conference Hall of the Governor’s office in Akure.
The new Permanent Secretaries are Mrs Yemi Pirisola, Mr Idowu Ojo, Mr Olaleye Philip and Alhaji Mudashiru Adegbegha. At the same time, the Tutors-General are Mr Adebayo Ajimuda, Mrs Owoka Adedamolola and Dr Akanke Idowu Asogbon.
Addressing the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries and Tutors-General, Governor Aiyedatiwa reiterated his administration’s commitment to revitalising and improving the State’s public service.
He highlighted the significance of the appointments, emphasising that they align with the administration’s goal of fostering a robust and dynamic public service.
“A decision like this, which is in the best interest of the State Public Service, is anchored on several considerations. First, it is necessary to fill consequentially sensitive positions in the ranks of accounting officers arising from the exit of officers who have met the requisite statutory requirements for retirement.
“Second, appointment at that level requires that state character must be reasonably served, and that is what is being done, gradually. Third, nothing motivates the Bureaucracy more than opportunities for promotion for the operators. That, in no small measure, inspires hope and spurs industry and diligence.
Furthermore, the injection of fresh hands holds a lot of promises for the reinvigoration and growth of the system, generally”, the Governor added.
Governor Aiyedatiwa stressed the public service’s importance as a key ally in executing his administration’s development agenda. He stressed the need for a competent, accountable, and transparent public service that effectively utilises resources and delivers measurable results.
The Governor charged the newly inaugurated officials with leading by example and ensuring the delivery of quality services in their respective areas.
Governor Aiyedatiwa also expressed his gratitude to the state’s workforce for maintaining industrial peace and promised continued efforts to promote their welfare.
He highlighted the timely payment of salaries, pensions, and gratuity arrears, despite limited resources, as evidence of the administration’s commitment to workers’ welfare.