Skip to main content

We’ll address poor remuneration in Oyo civil service – Makinde

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has promised to find solution to poor remuneration in the state civil service.

Makinde, who declared his readiness to tackle the workers poor remuneration, asserted that poor remuneration was dangerous to anti-graft campaigns of any serious government.

A statement issued on Wednesday by Mr Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, quoted Makinde as making the assertions while addressing members of his cabinet.

He noted that poor remuneration packages could be counterproductive to anti-corruption initiatives of his government if not addressed.

He, therefore, reiterated his commitment to finding a lasting solution to the issue of poor remuneration in the civil service.

The governor stated that it would not be business as usual under his leadership, as he would do everything possible to ensure that workers in the state were not exposed to the temptations of corruption.

”We do have challenges and I can give you an example of the kind of issues that we are faced with.

”When I was on the podium being sworn-in, I announced that I was donating my salary to the pension board. I actually thought my salary was going to be like N3 million or N4 million monthly.

” But when I came in here, I discovered that my salary is only N650, 000 monthly, which is less than $2,000.

”And then, I have a budget of $500,000,000.

”How can somebody earning $24,000 a year preside over a $500,000,000 budget? The temptation is just too high.

”When I was growing up, anytime I saw permanent secretaries and top civil servants, all around with their entourage, jeeps, Land cruisers,etc, I thought they were making it big, because I was driving Peugeot or Toyota Camry.

”But when I came in here, I discovered that the salary of Permanent Secretaries is under N500,000 per month; in such an environment where you have contractors coming with big temptations.

ALSO READ: Buhari explains why Nigeria-Benin border was closed

”The expectation is just too high, but the good news is, we will find a solution to this, it is not going to be business as usual in Oyo State,” Makinde said

He further charged all the new commissioners in the state to key into his vision and manifesto of accelerated development of the state,.

He stressed that his administration would conduct business in an unusual manner that would change the narrative about governance in the state.

ridoola.blogspot.com.ng
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

List of America's one-term presidents & why they were not re-elected

U.S. President Joe Biden becomes the most recent entrant in a list of president who served for only one term. U.S. President Joe Biden announced that he would not be seeking re-election for a second term in the November 5, 2024 elections. Biden, in a statement said that he would be focused on completing his remaining term, endorsing his Vice President Kamala Harris as his most preferred nominee for the Democratic Party to take on former President Donald Trump. Joe Biden endorses Kamala Harris as Democrats' candidate after withdrawing from race [X:@JoeBiden] Biden now joins a list of former U.S. Presidents that only served for one term. John Adams (1797-1801) The second president of the United States, John Adams was a Founding Father who faced significant challenges during his presidency, including conflicts with political adversaries and foreign nations. His support for the Alien and Sedition Acts, perceived as a violation of civil liberties, contributed to his unpopulari...
Post a Comment
Read more

Tinubu appoints MKO Abiola's son, Jamiu as SSA on Linguistics & Foreign Matters

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Jamiu Abiola as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Linguistics and Foreign Matters. The appointee is one of the children of the late Chief Moshood Kolawole Abiola , the winner of the 1993 presidential election annulled by General Ibrahim Babangida . According to a statement by Segun Imohiosen , the Director of Information and Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, Jamiu's appointment took effect from November 14, 2024. Imohiosen said the appointment aligns with the provisions of the Certain Political and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc) Act 2008, as amended. Until his recent deployment, the appointee served as the Special Assistant to the President of Special Duties in the office of the Vice President. Tinubu tasked Jamiu to work closely with the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and bring his wealth of experience to bear in his new ...
Post a Comment
Read more

EndSARS, Aba women riot & 3 historical protests that shook Nigeria

These protests underscore the resilience and activism of the Nigerian people in their pursuit of justice, equity, and better governance. Ahead of the planned nationwide protest against President Bola Tinubu's administration, lawmakers and other government officials have appealed to Nigerian youths to shun the protest and seek dialogue for resolution. It is believed that the federal government has already stepped up advocacy and appeals to avoid what happened in Kenya a few weeks ago. The planned demonstration slated for Thursday, August 1, further stretches Nigeria's rich history of civil protests driven by various socio-political and economic issues. These protests have significantly influenced the country's trajectory. Here are five historical protests that have left an indelible mark on Nigeria: 1. Aba Women's Riot (1929) Aba Women's Riot (1929) The Aba Women's Riot, also known as the Women's War, was a major anti-colonial revolt by women in sou...
Post a Comment
Read more