Top government officials including the Chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension Board, Hon Akeem Ademola Ige, Executive Chairman, Egbeda LG who is also the ALGON Chairman, Hon Sikiru Sanda, the APM candidate for Oyo Central Senatorial district, Hon Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, pensioners and others have commended the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde for his workers and pensioners friendly policies.
The commendation was given to Governor Makinde during the two- in -one programme ; Sensitization training programme for prospective retirees and payment of gratuity to another batch of retired primary school teachers ,local government staff and next of kins of deceased pensioners organised by the Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension Board for Ibadan Less City zone held at Local Government Staff Training School Hall, Secretariat, Ibadan.
In his keynote address, the Chairman of the Board, Hon Akeem Ademola Ige lauded Gov Makinde for prompt payment of monthly pension on the 25th of every month, Increase in the monthly allocation of the Board from #250m to #3B , Payment of over #42B as gratuity and death benefits, decentralization of sensitization training programme and payment of gratuity, payment of #50,000 as Christmas bonus, #10,000 as transport support fund, #15,000 as wage award, construction of monumental Local Government House, reinstatement of pensioners that missed the I’m Alive Screening Exercise and many more.
In their separate goodwill messages, the Executive Chairman of Egbeda LG/ALGON Chairman, Hon Sanda Sikiru, APM candidate for Oyo Central Senatorial district, Hon Ajadi Oguntoyinbo and State Chairman retired primary school teachers wing, Com Dosu Akinpelu lauded Engr Seyi Makinde for consistently putting smiles on the faces of senior citizens since assumption of office . Noting that the present administration has been making life more meaningful for both workers and pensioners in the state .
In his welcome address, the Acting Head of Local Government Administration, LGSPB , Alhaji Musibau Ladele said “the theme of the sensitization training programme is Towards a Secure Sustainable and Dignifed Retirement which highlights the importance of adequate preparation, proper planning and informed decision- making as our Officers approach the end of their active service”. He then appreciated Engr Seyi Makinde for his continued commitment to the welfare of workers and retirees in the state.
Permanent Secretary, Service Policy and Strategy, Rev Adesola Adekunle Victor, Permanent Secretary Min of Establishment and Training, Mr Olagoke, OYSHIA Executive Secretary, Dr Sola Akande, Dr Ayodele Busari, Dr Ayo Omotoso,
Chief Oyetunji, Alhaji Ismail Bioku represented by Alfa Salaudeen, Mrs Omolara Adegbenjo, Mr Murainaa Abiodun, Mr Ayodele Aderibigbe were among resources persons engaged for the sensitization training programme held across the geo- political zones of the state.
The highlight of the progranme was the symbolic presentation of gratuity cheques to beneficiaries both retired primary school teachers and local government staff
Dignitaries present at the two-in -one programme include Executive Chairman, Ogo Oluwa LG , Chairman, Agency for Youth Development, Prince Bowale Falana, Hon Seun Ojo , NUP State and branch Executives, APM candidate for Akinyele/Lagelu federal constituency Engr Toheeb Adegoke, APM candidate for Ido/Ibarapa East federal constituency Hon Adedeji Kolawole, Ajiboye Sangogade Boye Nation represented by Mr Wale Sangogade , Heads of Departments LGSPB and a host of others.
