WE'LL CONTINUE TO DO OUR BEST TO MAKE THE PUBLIC SERVICE THRIVE - GOV. ABIODUN PLEDGES ....AS PUBLIC SERVICE DAY STARTS WITH JUMAT

 

The Ogun State government has once again pledged to continue to do its best for the Public Service of the State so that the legacy the administration will leave behind will be that of a  committed government to the integrity and welfare of the State Civil/Public Service.

The Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun reiterated this pledge when he joined the Civil/Public Service of the State in a Special Jumat Service to herald the year 2025 Public Service Day celebrations, held at the Government Secretariat Mosque, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

Represented by his Deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, Prince Abiodun said his aim is to make the Service a reference point point on how to make things work in the State and how to make the State the preferred, as well as the best Civil Service in the country.

He affirmed that there is no Ogun State government without the Public Servants and appreciated them for the invaluable support received since his administration came on board in 2019, and described it as 6 years of unprecedented support, because without them, he would not have been able to deliver on his mandate to the people.

"Without you, we are nobody and would not have been able to deliver on our mandate to the people of Ogun State. Our "Building our Future Together' agenda has been delivered with your support, insight, goodwill, day-to-day perseverance and dedication to building the State, and we say thank you.

The Public Service Day is an opportunity to celebrate ourselves, to celebrate the Ogun State workers and all other public servants who work together to make the State what it is. Our government is committed to the welfare of the workers because a healthy and happy workforce is a productive one, and from what we get from you, we are obliged to also ensure that your welfare is paramount to us, as we are also committed to you after leaving the service as the pensioners are also taken care of. I thank you for your prayers, support and assure that we'll continue to do our best for the public service", Gov. Abiodun said.

In his remarks, the number one civil servant and the chief host, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya charged the civil/public servants to reciprocate the kind gesture of Governor Dapo Abiodun by rededicating themselves to the efficient and effective service delivery, and greater commitment to the 'Building Our Future Together' agenda of the administration.

He reassured them of the steadfast commitment of the State Government to continue to improving the welfare of the workers in the State in addition to the  continuous training and capacity development of workers of all cadres, timely and regular payment of salaries and leave bonuses, implementation of several palliative measures to cushion the effect of the fuel subsidy removal as well as settlement of all outstanding deductions including the National Housing Scheme being enjoyed by the civil servants among other things. 

" I appreciated the Almighty God for the opportunity to witness another Public Service Day culminated into Week by the various activities and events outlined to mark the day and the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun for approving funds to celebrate the week and his resolute support for the wellbeing and welfare of the workers and most especially for the various laudable initiatives toward enhancing the teeming workforce" Onasanya said. 

He also extended gratitude to the Muslim community in Oke Mosan and beyond for their prayers and support for the administration and for maintaining cordial peaceful coexistence with other religions and hence creating an atmosphere devoid of religious crisis.

The Chairman, Executive Committee of the mosque, Alhaji Mufutau Towolawi in his welcome address urged the civil servants to see the Public Service week as their own and participate in all the scheduled activities as a mark of honour to the government who deemed it important to support the programme.

In their separate goodwill messages,  a Judge of the State Judiciary, Justice Basirat Adebowale, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Alhaja Moriamo Oloko and the Clerk of the State House of Assembly, Alhaji Sakirudeen Adebakin felicitated the civil servants for witnessing another public service day celebration, they urged the workers to be committed to their duties, be diligent, trustworthy, loyal and live peacefully in accordance with the tenet of Islam.

The deputy chief Imam of the mosque, Alhaji Abdul - Fatai Odusanya led the prayers for Nigeria, Ogun State and the entire public servants, he sought for Allah's help to make the State a pride to all other States of the federation

In attendance were body of Permanent Secretaries, Principals General, directors and all cadres of civil servants.