Oyebanji To Relate With Appointees On Performance Basis

Ekiti State Governor Mr. Biodun Oyebanji reiterated his avowed commitment to the development of the state, saying his relationship with political appointees in the state henceforth would strictly be based on service delivery.

Governor Oyebanji who spoke at the end of a three-day retreat for all members of the state executive council and permanent secretaries that saw each of the commissioners signing the performance charter which defined the minimum expectation from them, stressed that the administration’s zero tolerance for indiscipline and poor performance.

The governor told the political appointees that his friendship with them ended the day they took the oath of office to serve as commissioners and special advisers.

He made it clear to the newly inaugurated commissioners, special adviser and permanent secretaries that failure was not an option under his leadership, adding that they must strive to exceed expectations of Ekiti people in terms of service delivery.

Governor Oyebanji emphasised that every decision made and every action taken must be in the best interest of Ekiti people with a clear stance on accountability and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the state.

While assuring them that the government would provide necessary resources needed to succeed in their new assignment provided they demonstrate a genuine commitment to delivering results that would uplift the lives of the citizens, the Governor said they must spare no effort in fulfilling their duties to the people.