Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa approved payment of the January 2017 outstanding salary arrears of civil servants in Ondo State on Monday.
In a press release the governor emphasised the need for the continuation of palliative transport for public servants.
The governor also stressed that his administration is determined to prioritise the welfare of civil servants in the state. The session was held at the Cocoa Conference Hall of the Governor’s Office in Akure.
“It is with this clear understanding that I have directed the payment of the January 2017 outstanding salary arrears as well as directed the continuation of the palliative transport for public servants.”
“Let me place on record my sincere appreciation to the Head of Service, Permanent Secretaries, and all the Accounting Officers here present for your unflinching support to this administration and government formerly led by my dear late Principal, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, CON, with my humble self.
“Assuming the position of Governor after his demise, I hope that the support and cooperation we have been enjoying from you since inception will continue unabated,” he said.
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Furthermore, the governor charged the accounting officers in their respective MDAs, saying, “You have great responsibilities on your shoulders.
“You must account for both the management of human and material resources in your MDAs. You should also see yourselves as part of the government and ensure that all government programmes in your various MDAs are effectively and efficiently executed.”
Speaking at the event, the Head of Service, Pastor Kayode Ogundele, commended the Governor for all he has done since the inception of his administration and for his support and loyalty to the civil service since he was inaugurated as Governor of Ondo State.
