Governor Biodun Oyebanji has issued a stern warning to members of his cabinet that they would face consequences if they undertake any act that may embarrass his administration.
Oyebanji issued the warning at the Government House, Ado-Ekiti, during the swearing in ceremony for two new Commissioners, Prof Bolaji Aluko in charge of Public Utilities and Infrastructure and Dapo Karounwi who is in charge of Lands and Housing.
The Governor also swore in the new Head of Service, Engr Sunday Komolafe.
Oyebanji who recently recalled the Commissioner for Local Government Affairs from suspension for missing a government function urged his cabinet members to remain responsible and good ambassadors of his government.
While reeling out some of the palliatives offered civil servants to mitigate the impact of fuel subsidy, Oyebanji challenged workers to reciprocate his gesture by ensuring adequate implementation of government policies.
“We have demonstrated our unwavering commitment to the welfare of the workers in the payment of salary arrears, monthly deductions, leave bonus arrears, implementation of minimum wage adjustment across all cadres, implementation of promotion benefits to concerned workers, payment of pension and gratuity arrears, among others.
“All of these are an indication of our fervent commitment to the welfare of our workers. We therefore expect the workers to similarly reciprocate this gesture through hard work and commitment to the realization of our agenda. On our part, we will continue to ensure that we provide conducive environment for our workers to thrive.” , the Governor said.
“As a Government, We understand the centrality of the Service to the successes of our dreams; we are, therefore, firmly committed to the welfare and well-being of our workers. As we do our best to meet up with our obligations to the workers, we expect nothing but dedication, loyalty, honesty and hard work from the workers of the State.”
The Governor, while inaugurating Prof. Mobolaji Aluko and Hon. Oladapo Karounwi, two Commissioners, who were unavoidable absent during the last inauguration and retreat for government officials, earlier in the month, urged them to familiarize themselves with programmes, policies and execution strategies of the administration in addition to signing the performance bond.
