Makinde Reabsorbs, Promotes 1,800 Workers

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has reviewed the promotion of 1,629 workers including nurses who were adversely affected by administrative error during the 2017-2020 promotion exercise.

The state’s Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, after the State Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, said the governor also approved the request of the Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, for the reinstatement of 47 civil servants who were wrongfully dismissed from service during the administration of late former Governor Abiola Ajimobi.

In the same vein, 124 workers who were dismissed in 2012 have equally been pardoned.

The commissioner said 823 workers who were dismissed by the past administration on the ground of fake certificates submission have their dismissal upheld while 180 who were employed at the twilight of the exit of the last administration in 2019 have their termination approved by the council.

Meanwhile, Prince Oyelade disclosed that N25 million has finally been approved by the council as compensation for the composers of the state anthem “Asiwaju Ni Wa.”

In approving the compensation, Governor Makinde acknowledged the initiative and foresightedness of Chief (Mrs) Florence Ajimobi, the wife of his predecessor.

Additionally, the composers would be given a parcel of land each, have streets named after them, while the Ministry of Information and Orientation will produce a documentary on the history behind the state anthem.

According to the Commissioner, the anthem, ‘Asiwaju Ni Wa’ became the official anthem of the State about a decade ago without any form of compensation for the composers which made the Council to set up a committee last year.

Oyelade also said that the council approved the presentation by the Commissioner for Public Works, Prof. Daud Sangodoyin, for road markings, kerbs painting and patching on designated roads in Ibadan metropolis through Direct-Labour Intervention, adding that the kerbs will be painted in Oyo State colours.

The council also approved the Oyo State College of Health Sciences and Technology Bill, 2024; the Oyo State Flood Management Agency Bill, 2024, and the Oyo State Drug and Health Commodity Management Agency Bill 2024 for onward transmission to the State House of Assembly as presented by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Hon. Abiodun Aikomo.

These new bills were expected to have positive impactS on the State’s Healthcare System, Infrastructure, and its overall development.