Aiyedatiwa inaugurates new members of Civil Service Commission 

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On Wednesday, Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to improving the welfare of workers in the state.

In a statement, Aiyedatiwa’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, noted that the governor emphasised the importance of regular promotions, timely payment of salaries, and recruitment into critical sectors as key priorities for his administration.

The governor made these remarks while swearing in three newly appointed members of the Ondo State Civil Service Commission, recently confirmed by the House of Assembly.

The new commissioners are Mathew Ayorinde Imoru, Sunday Abiodun Agbotoba, and Barr. Iwabi Toboukepere Akpoebi.

Governor Aiyedatiwa expressed his satisfaction in appointing these well-qualified bureaucrats, highlighting that their selection complies with Section 197 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).

He commended the Civil Service Commission for its role in upholding high moral values, efficiency, and responsiveness within the state’s civil service system.

“A review of these individuals’ profiles shows our commitment to the Civil Service structure of the State, as they have been chosen based on their excellent records.

“Our administration understands the crucial role of the State Civil Service in fulfilling its mandate to the people of the Sunshine State. We recognize that no government can rise above the level of its bureaucracy,” the governor stated.

Governor Aiyedatiwa urged the new commissioners to prioritize the state’s interests and uphold fairness, justice, equity, and transparency in their duties.

He stressed the importance of a rigorous selection process to ensure competent and productive officers within the civil service.

These new positions became available following the expiration of the tenures of three commissioners on June 13, 2024.

Governor Aiyedatiwa expressed his gratitude to the outgoing members: Chief Joel Magi, Mr. Isaac Itiola, and Hon. Rotimi Okeowo, thanking them for their five years of dedicated service to the state.

Speaking on behalf of the new commissioners, Mathew Ayorinde Imoru thanked Governor Aiyedatiwa for the opportunity to serve the state and promised that they would contribute positively to the government.