Oyo HOS Applauds Makinde For Approving payment of 100% Gratuity For Retired HLA’s

The Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs. Olubunmi Oni, mni has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for approving payment of 100 Percent Gratuity to all retired Heads of Local Government Administration in the State.

She stated this during the celebration  programme in honour of  the retired Heads of Local Government Administration held  at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan.

HOS  charged Civil Servants across the State to imbibe the culture of excellence, integrity, and accountability in the discharge of their duties.

The Head of Service, admonished Civil Servants to draw inspiration from the exemplary leadership demonstrated by the retirees and strive to emulate their dedication and passion for service.

Oni further appreciated  Governor Makinde for approving upward review of salary of the serving heads of the local government administration in all the Local Government Councils and Local Council Development Areas.

She explained that the commitment and dogged determination of the present administration to the security of life and property through prompt release of security funds to the Local Government Councils and provision of security vehicles for the security agencies in the State.

She said: “Let us reaffirm the need for a commitment to upholding the values of transparency, accountability and good governance, where we will all work towards building a future in which every citizen of Oyo State can thrive and prosper”.

“I will like to appreciate the unparalleled gesture of Governor Seyi Makinde in approving payment of 100 percent gratuity to retired Heads of Local Government Administration in the State”.

Responding, the Permanent Secretary, Local Government Service Commission, Deacon Taiwo Adewale commended the State Government for prioritizing the Local Government Staff welfare in the State.

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS