Akeredolu inaugurates new permanent secretaries, tutors-general, state statistician-general

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, on Wednesday, inaugurated the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries, Tutors-General, and the state Statistician-General in the state, tasking them on a high sense of probity and accountability.

Speaking during the event held at the International Culture and Event Center (DOME), Akeredolu also charged them to imbibe the kernel of hard work and live above board in the course of discharging their public service duty.

He stated that they were appointed based on their impeccable record of service that showed they were eminently qualified.

He said, “I must quickly remind you of the saying that, to whom much is given, much is required. We shall demand from you absolute loyalty and a high sense of probity and accountability in discharging your responsibilities in your respective MDAs.

“Indeed, you must continually exhibit those qualities that qualified you for your appointment in the first instance. You must realise that, along with your colleagues, the burden of the Public Service is now on your shoulders.

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“You are now key players in this task of delivering good governance to our people through effective service delivery at every level.”

Speaking on the welfare of workers and pensioners in the state, the governor said his administration is committed to providing better well-being and enabling environment.

He also lauded the State Labour leaders for upholding the ethics of their trade by collaborating with the state government to make sure that the masses enjoy the dividend of democracy.

Akeredolu noted that the new Permanent Secretaries, Tutors-General, and the State statistician General should acquaint themselves with his administration’s plans and programs as encapsulated in the Policy Declaration.

He listed the programs to include, Rural and Agricultural, Education Advancement and Human Capital Development, Maintenance of Law and Order for adequate security, Digital Revolution and Entrepreneurship, and a host of others.

He said: “In furtherance of our desire to protect this institution, we have ensured that the public service under our watch is not politicised.

“Keen observers and other stakeholders of the service will attest to the fact that, both in appointment and conduct of government business in general, we have strived to insulate the civil service from partisan politics.

“As I have often said, civil servants must leave partisan politics to politicians. No doubt, politicising of the civil service will invariably kill morale, lower standards and threaten productivity among other adverse effects.”

The governor, however, hailed the outgoing Head of Service, Mr Dare Aragbaiye for his exemplary work and dedication to work, saying he has done excellently well.

It will be recalled that Akeredolu had, on Monday, announced the appointment of the new 19 Permanent Secretaries, three Tutors-General, and the State Statistician-General.

The event was attended by the acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Engr Ade Adetimehin, Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Bamidele Oleyelogun and the state Chief Judge, Hon Justice Olarenwaju Akeredolu represented by the Chief Registrar of the High Court, Mrs Bolatito Ajibade.

Also, present were Olowo of Owo, Oba Gbadegesin Ogunoye, Akala of Ikaram-Akoko, Oba Andrew Momodu, past Head of Service, and other dignitaries.

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Akeredolu inaugurates new permanent secretaries