Category: Office Of The Head Of Service

Why We Direct Oyo Civil Servants to Wear Native Attires, Aso – Oke on Thursdays – Oyo HOS

The Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, mni has said that the present administration in the State approved the wearing of the Aso oke  native attires to boost local economy through fabrics and promote Yoruba culture  and tradition in the State.

In a statement issued and signed in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital, the Head of Service stated that wearing of Aso oke native attires  would surely expand the sales of the local fabrics industry adding that, it would be a useful avenue to promote the Yoruba culture.

She pointed out that civil servants would have the opportunities to wear it at different times rather than just keeping it at home after ceremonies.

She hinted that the present administration in the State under the leadership of Engr. Seyi Makinde, FNSE  approved the wearing of the Aso-Oke and other traditional attires on Thursdays for all Civil/Public Servants to enhance the economy of the local fabric industries either through weaving, selling or sewing it.

She said. “As people are wearing it, the manufacturers would produce more and it would boost the economy of those that are trading in it or sewing it and even tying the gele in the State”. The statement said.

The Head of Service said Governor Seyi Makinde believes so much in the welfare of the masses, hinting that, the Governor is running a people focused government and this was why he is focusing on the aso oke traders in this instance.

She enjoined Civil/Public Servants across the State to wear the native in a moderate manner, noting that, not as if they are going to social gatherings,  saying that the purpose of wearing it, is to promote the culture and economy of the local manufacturers and boost tourism sector of the State.

Mrs Olubunmi Oni then directed the Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the State to ensure strict compliance of the development among the Civil/Public Servants across the State.

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS

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Oyo Permanent Secretaries Donate Food to Motherless Babies Homes for Gov. Makinde’s Birthday

The Forum of Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies on Tuesday donated food items to Motherless Babies homes to mark Governor Seyi Makinde’s birthday celebration.

The forum visited Motherless Babies Home, Yemetu, Juvenile Correctional Institution, Sango and the rehabilitation center for the disabled, Moniya, Ibadan.

Speaking on behalf of the Head of Service, Mrs. Olubunmi Oni mni, the Permanent Secretary/Inspector General of Education, Ibadan zone, Mrs. Oyeyemi Ojo said it is the culture of the forum to go out to the less privileged, Motherless Babies Homes every year to celebrate and donate food items to mark the birthday of Governor Seyi Makinde.

She said “we are here on behalf of the Head of Service to donate food items and to mark the birthday of Governor Seyi Makinde, this is how we do it every year to celebrate the birthday of the performing Governor of the Pacesetter State”.

The Head of Service charged Civil Servants in the State to remember the less privileged in their environment and other people that were in need at the yuletide period.

Mrs. Olubunmi Oni also admonished them to celebrate Christmas with moderation and maintain peace and orderliness while celebrating.

Responding, the Matron of the Home, Mrs. Aderinola Oke appreciated the Association for remembering their homes as part of the activities to mark Governor Seyi Makinde Birthday anniversary.

 

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS

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Continue to Make Positive impacts for Oyo State, Oyo HOS Charges Retired Perm. Sec

The Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, mni has urged retired Permanent Secretaries, Executive Secretaries and General Managers in the State to continue to make positive impacts for the growth and development of the State.

She stated this during the send-off ceremony for Permanent Secretaries, Executive Secretaries and General Managers who retired from the Civil/Public Service from January to December, 2024 and end of the year get-together held at the Danest Hotel and Suites Bodija, Ibadan.

She pointed out that the retired Accounting Officers have played a pivotal role in advancing the State’s progress through their exceptional commitments and sacrifices.

She said, “Your perseverance and commitment have significantly shaped the Oyo State Civil/Public Service, leaving an indelible mark on the institution, we are proudly grateful for your contributions and wish you a joyful retirement”.

The Head of Service advised Civil/Public Servants in the State to foster unity and growth among themselves, hinting that, the present Administration in the State under the leadership of Engineer Seyi Makinde has created an environment where all Civil Servants could excel.

The Chairman of the Occasion and the immediate past Head of Service, Mrs. Ololade Agboola commended Mrs. Olubunmi Oni’s leadership and administrative prowess for keeping the flag flying by continuing to celebrate the retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries in the State.

Mrs Agboola charged the serving Permanent Secretaries in the State to build and encourage their subordinates to be more productive in the service.

The guest lecturer. Dr. Ikeoluwa Moody advised the retired Permanent Secretaries to plan their retirement very well and set goals for life after retirement.

Dr. Moody said it is important for the retirees to set a road map for comfortable life after service and take good care of their health.

 

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS

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Olubunmi Oni One Year in Office as Oyo HOS: Corporate Civil Service, Accelerated Development and Sustainable Development

If you are white, people cannot say that you are black because it is an open secret, you cannot call white black, they are distinct colours entirely.

Mrs. Olubunmi Oni mni, the 29th Oyo State Head of Service is a quintessential administrator in the pacesetter State with the cutting edge, she has traversed the length and breadth of the Civil Service with unblemish track records in the State.

No wonder Permanent Secretaries, Executive Secretaries, General Managers and the newly minted Tutor-Generals and Solicitor Generals keyed into the agenda and administrative prowess of the Olubunmi Oni led Head of Service in Oyo State.

She was sworn-in as the Head of Service on the 9th May, 2023 by the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde at the Executive Council Chamber Secretariat, Ibadan.

When she assumed duty, she facilitated training programmes for senior management staff and junior staff both locally and in the diaspora.

In terms of development, like Seyi Makinde like Olubunmi Oni, as Seyi Makinde is developing the State from mere ancient State to modern State, Olubunmi Oni mni is developing the State Civil Service from dossier to digital and corporate Civil/Public Service.

Olubunmi Oni led Head of Service in Oyo State encouraged Civil Servants across the State to develop themselves by making use of the Library at the Office of the Head of Service to further sharpen their knowledge in the service.

Mrs. Mofoluke Adebiyi, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development said Mrs Olubunmi Oni’s One Year in Office as the Head of Service has been impactful as she has tactically touched Ministries, Departments and Agencies with lots of restructuring, it became clearer and strategic what the activities of each agency should be, when the vision is clear, it is easier to achieve.

“She ensures regular meetings of the Heads of MDA’s to review activities for strategic development of Oyo State. She is passionate about setting a target and achieving such a target, under her watch, we are moving from the archaic style of doing things to the corporate Civil Service”.

Dr. Muhideen Olatunji is the Executive Secretary, Oyo State Primary Health Care Board. He gave kudos to the current Head of Service, Mrs. Olubunmi Oni mni, saying that, there is peace in the public sector, he described the Head of Service as a woman of virtue that has path with destiny, one thing you cannot take away from her, is her humility and she is approachable just like the former Head of Service, Mrs. Ololade Agboola.

“She has been able to bring togetherness among the key officers in the civil service, civil servants have been able to get their promotion regularly, indeed, she is a formidable woman”.

The Chairman Forum of Administrative Officers, Oyo State Mr. Kayode Muyiwa said the current Head of Service has moved the administrative cadre forward with her open door policy.

Interestingly, the current Head of Service facilitated training and re-training for all staff, regular promotion exercise, staff welfare and supervision of day-to-day activities of all Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the Government.

Abiodun Atilola, Head of Media and Publicity, Office of the Secretary to the State Government/Head of Service writes this piece from Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital via: ayomideatilola@gmail.com, 08077111037.

 

 

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Public Service Week: Discharge Your  Duties with Fear of God – Oyo HOS Charges Civil Servants

The Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs. Olubunmi Oni, mni has urged Civil/Public  Servants in the State to discharge their duties optimally with the fear of God.

She stated this during the church service to mark the 2024 Public Service Week held at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Aremo, Ibadan.

She urged Civil Servants to be dedicated to their duties and loyal to the State with integrity in decision-making.

The Head of Service Solicited for the support of all residents of Oyo State to do their best to make Oyo State and Nigeria great again.

She said “We must endeavour to rise to the occasion of ensuring that professionalism is on the front burner in the Service at all times. Not forgetting the fact that embracing technological innovations will equally enhance our relevance in modern governance”.

The 2024 Public Service Week/Productivity Merit Award was put together by the Office of the Head of Service, Oyo State.

In his sermon, the Provost Cathedral of St. Peter, Aremo, Ibadan, Very Reverend Samuel Olawoyin commended Governor Seyi Makinde on the recruitment of the teaming unemployed Youths roaming about the street into the Ministries, Departments and Agencies as well as various welfare packages for the Civil Servants in the State.

Reverend Olawoyin enjoined Principals of Secondary Schools in the State to teach students in the way of God, hinting that, knowledge without Godliness will destroy the owner of that knowledge, also stressing that Education without Godliness is tantamount to nothing in life.

 

Abiodun Atilola
Media Officer to the SSG/HOS

 

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We Will Continue to Support Professionals in Public Service – Oyo HOS

The Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs. Olubunmi Oni mni has disclosed that the present administration in the State would continue to provide necessary support for the professional bodies in the civil service whenever the need arises.

She stated this during a courtesy visit by the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) at the HOS conference room, Secretariat, Ibadan.

She Admonished the association to provide opportunity for their members for self development which according to her would help their carrier growth in the service.

The Head of Service was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Service Matters, Mr. Paul Oyekunle enjoined the association to continue to train their members so that they will not be burdened to the society after their retirement in the service.

She added that Office of the Head of Service had organised several retired training programmes to prepare staff for post retirement challenges after the active service.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the team, Dr. Samuel Esanju commended the State Government for sponsoring local and international conferences for members of the association.

Esanju also appreciated the State Government for the regular promotion exercise and welfare enhancement of his members to reach the peanacle of their carrier.

 

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS

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Public Service Week: Adopt Modern Technological Innovations for Effective Service Delivery – Oyo HOS

The Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, mni has charged Accounting Officers across the Ministries Departments and Agencies to adopt the modern technological innovations within their Ministries to modernize service delivery and keep pace with the global standards.

She stated this during a one-day workshop on performance improvement for effective and efficient service delivery for the Permanent Secretaries and other Accounting Officers in the Oyo State Civil/Public Service, organized by the office of the Head of Service at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan.

She said service delivery was  a strategic pillar not only for development but also for optimizing the manpower under the Accounting Officer’s supervision with an articulated development plan that resonates with social – economic goals.

The Head of Service said digital tools can streamline workflows, enhance collaboration, improve data management and provide innovative solutions to daily challenges.

She said, “I am confident that by embracing technology, we can significantly enhance efficiency, reduce errors and ensure faster service delivery to the citizen of Oyo State, I urge you all Permanent Secretaries and Accounting Officers to champion the adoption of these technologies within your MDA’s to modernize our service delivery”.

She enjoined the participants to transform the knowledge garnered from the workshop for the development of the Civil Service.

Mrs Oni added further that to drive performance improvement in the State Civil Service, Permanent Secretaries and Accounting Officers must develop work plans align with the vision of Governor Seyi Makinde Omititun 2.0 Sustainable Development Agenda which aimed to create a conducive working  environment for all Civil Servants.

The guest lecturer, Dr. Toyin Adeleye in his paper titled “Doing More with less: Optimizing resources for maximum impact in the Oyo State Civil/Public Service”  commended Governor Seyi Makinde for prioritizing the workers welfare across Oyo State.

Dr. Adeleye described the Oyo State Civil Servants as the best in Nigeria with intellectual capacity and administrative prowess for development in the State.

 

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS

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Public Service Week: Participate More In Sporting Activities, Oyo HOS Charges Civil Servants

The Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, mni has urged Civil Servants across the State to participate more in sporting activities, saying that, it will give them more energy to perform their duties optimally.

She stated this during a football competition as part of the activities lined up for the 2024 Public Service Week held at the Ikolaba High School Stadium, Agodi-GRA, Ibadan.

She said the purpose of the competition is to bring together Civil Servants across the Ministries, Departments and Agencies to play games together and know each other better.

She said “the football competition would sharpen their skills and knowledge, it is not about winning the game by all means, it is about participation to make the 2024 Public Service Week a robust one’.

She continued, “I encourage you all to participate in other available sporting activities like Table Tennis, Lawn Tennis, Boxing, Volleyball, among others who know who will make the public service proud tomorrow”.

She expressed satisfaction over the results of the games played so far saying that, the participation was so overwhelming across the MDAs, just as she frowned against the use of the mercenaries at the ongoing public Service football competition.

The Head of Service called on Civil Servants across the Ministries, Departments and Agencies to always come as a spectator to encourage their teams and gear them up to victory at the Ikolaba High School Stadium, Ibadan.

In his remarks, the Chairman -Sub Committee on Sport, Mr Lukman Muraina commended players across the MDAs for their fair play since the beginning of the competition.

 

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS for the Planning Committee

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Why We Organize Sport Competition For 2024 Public Service Week – Committee Chair

The Chairman Planning Committee for the 2024 Public Service Week, Mrs. Christiana Abioye has disclosed that the committee organized Sport Competition for Ministries Department and Agencies to bring out the best from the State work force.

She stated this during the official opening of the sport competition to commence the 2024 Civil/Public Service Week at the Ikolaba Grammar School, Agodi GRA, Ibadan.

Abioye said “we are so blessed in Oyo State as all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy and we are not dull in Oyo State, we are very smart, we need to Oil our engine, we need to exercise our body, when you exercise your body, your brain will be very sharp, it will make our staff to discharge their duties as expected that is why we included sport competition as part of the weeklong programme which is the first of its’ kind “.

She added that the football competition game is not going to be a do or die affair, though at the end of the competition, the winner would be motivated.

She hinted further that it was a win -win game among Civil Servants to mark the 2024 Public Service Week.

The Chairman Planning Committee opined that out of Seventeen (17) MDA’s, Eleven (11) registered for the game for the first time the football competition was incorporated into the weeklong programme.

She then commended Governor Seyi Makinde for approving the 2024 Public Service Week, saying that, the Governor is a talk and do Governor.

Also speaking at the football competition, the Sub-Committee Chairman also doubled as the Permanent Secretary, Oyo State Local Government Pension Board Mr. Muraina said the football competition among the MDA’S at the end of the game would produce a standard team for the State Civil Service that can stand to partake in Sport Competition across the country.

Muraina explained that the on-going Public Service competition would produce the Civil Service team, (Best, 11.) that can face any Football Club in Nigeria, through the support of Governor Seyi Makinde and the State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, mni.

 

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS for the Planning Committee

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Makinde Approves Hazard, Shift  Allowances For Oyo Fire Services Agency

The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has approved hazard and shift allowances for men of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency.

The State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, mni, made this known during a courtesy visit to her office by the staff of the agency at the HOS conference room, Secretariat, Ibadan.

She said the present administration would purchase additional fire fighting trucks, loose equipment, and additional working tools to improve the efficiency of the agency.

Mrs Oni enjoined officers of the agency to be committed and dedicated to work in their various duty posts to contribute their own quota to the development of the State.

She said, “The new hazard allowance was in response to the earlier request of the management of the Agency.

She added that the N50 Naira hazard allowance had been in place since 1994 before the new approval in 2024.

The implementation of the new hazard allowances for the staff will further boost their morale and commitment to fire fighting safety, as well as their well-being.”

In his remarks, the General Manager of the Agency, Reverend Akinyemi Akinyinka, hinted that the approval would serve as a morale booster and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the men of the agency to perform their duty optimally.

He added further that Governor Makinde has reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare of the state workforce, with assurance that his administration would continue to prioritise the well-being of its workers.

 

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