Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun yesterday said that his administration would continue to fulfil all promises made to the public service by ensuring the provision of adequate working tools for the workforce.
Governor Abiodun stated this during the swearing-in of the newly appointed Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan Abeokuta.
Noting that the appointment of Mr, Onasanya symbolizes a call to greater service, Governor Abiodun said that his administration would continue its commitment not only to the service but also to the broader development of humanity.
According to him, the civil service is the backbone and the engine that drives the policies and the bridge that connects the aspiration of the people with the actions of the government.
“As you are all very aware, civil service is the bedrock of our administration, the engine that drives our policies and the bridge that connects the aspiration of the people with the actions of the government.
“It plays a crucial role in ensuring effective governance, effective service delivery, and the implementation of government programmes and initiatives.
“As an administration that understands and acknowledges the role of the civil service, we remain guided by the principles of merit, character, competence and capability in the appointment of top civil servants,” he said.
“Let me also use this opportunity to assure all our great workers of Ogun State that our administration will never renege on our promises, we will continue to fulfil all our promises made .’’
In his remarks, Mr. Onasanya, while appreciating the governor for being a man of equity and fairness, assured that the civil service under his leadership would continue to support his administration.
He called on workers in the state to embrace the Ogun State Health Insurance Scheme, promising to gravitate towards improving the service.
