Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, reaffirmed his dedication to enhancing staff’ welfare.
He made this assertion whereas receiving the award for the ‘Most Excellent Governor of the Yr’.
He devoted the award to the employees and pensioners of Osun State, whom he hailed as the inspiration of his administration’s achievements.
Talking on the award ceremony organised by the Labour Writers’ Affiliation of Nigeria (LAWAN) in Ibadan, Adeleke expressed gratitude for the popularity, saying it symbolised a celebration of Osun’s workforce and their unwavering resilience.
“This award isn’t just recognition of my particular person, however a celebration of the employees of Osun State whose belief, cooperation, and resilience proceed to encourage our administration each day,” he mentioned.
The governor mentioned his administration had ensured common fee of gratuities, immediate promotions, yearly increments, and well timed go away approvals for civil servants, describing them as “acts of justice and respect for individuals who serve the state diligently.”
He additionally famous that his authorities absolutely paid all excellent cooperative deductions owed by previous administrations, thereby restoring confidence between the federal government and its workforce.
Highlighting his authorities’s pro-labour initiatives, Adeleke mentioned all Osun pensioners now get pleasure from free registration below the Osun Well being Insurance coverage Scheme (OHIS), guaranteeing entry to high quality healthcare with out monetary hardship.
“In Osun, we imagine that the welfare of staff ought to by no means be delayed or politicised,” Adeleke declared.
On capability constructing, the governor revealed that his administration had launched common coaching programmes to equip civil servants with fashionable expertise as expertise continues to redefine the world of labor.
Adeleke thanked LAWAN for the honour, saying it affirmed the state’s guiding rules of equity, inclusiveness, and staff’ welfare.
“This award challenges us to do extra and stay steadfast in our mission to construct a State that really works for its individuals,” he mentioned.
