Adebayo Adenrele
The Association of Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries, Ekiti State Chapter, has thrown their weight behind the Governor of the state, Biodun Oyebanji.
The association passed the vote of confidence during meeting at its Secretariat in Ado Ekiti.
In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman and Secretary, Oluwole Ariyo and Dapo Akinola, the Association reviewed Governor Oyebanji’s developmental strides since his assumption of office, including the construction and rehabilitation of inter-township and township roads, infrastructural uplift in the educational and health sectors and aggressive agricultural business among the youth.
The statement continues, “Regular payment of pension, improved payment of gratuity and the commitment to offset the arrears of gratuities.
“The Association also highlighted Governor Oyebanji’s commitment to fiscal prudence and social/welfare programmes for the elderly, women, children, and people living with disabilities.
“The Association expressed gratitude to Governor Oyebanji for appointing some of its members into positions of authority in his government.
“The eminent former administrators expressed appreciation for Governor’s humility, noting that it has fostered unity among the high and low, enabling Ekiti State to achieve greater heights.
“The Association renewed its pledge to continue to collaborate with the Oyebanji administration, particularly in the betterment of the civil/public service in Ekiti State”.
