Irepodun/Ifelodun LG Chairman, charges staff on pragmatic professionalism and hard work.

Irepodun/Ifelodun LG Chairman, charges staff on pragmatic professionalism and hard work.

The Chairman of Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area, Hon. Oluwatuyi Oluwagbenga, popularly known as Chenco, has called on council staff to demonstrate professionalism, pragmatic service delivery, loyalty, and dedication to their duties. He made the appeal during the council's first meeting of the year, which was combined with a prayer session to usher in 2025.

Addressing the staff, Oluwatuyi emphasized the need for hard work and steadfastness, urging them to stay committed to their responsibilities to ensure the delivery of the dividends of democracy to the people.

"We must continue to set a high standard in our service delivery. I urge every one of you to be professional, loyal, and committed to your duties. Together, we can achieve the collective goals of this administration and improve the lives of our people," he said.

The council chaplain, Pastor Olowoloba Blessing, highlighted the importance of the prayer session in instilling purpose and spiritual consciousness among the staff. He encouraged them to maintain their devotion to their work and their faith in God, stressing that divine guidance was essential for success.

In his remarks, the NULGE Chairman, Comrade Aina Olawole-Festus, expressed gratitude to God for preserving the lives of the staff to witness the new year. He charged workers to remain diligent and appealed to the council’s management to address more of their demands to boost morale and enhance service delivery.

The wife of the chairman, Mrs. Hellen Oluwatuyi, also expressed appreciation to God for His support over the past year. She urged staff to cooperate fully with the chairman and his team to ensure greater successes in governance.

Similarly, the Leader of the Legislative House, Hon. Olagunju Yemisi, encouraged the workers to stay steadfast and focused on their assignments, noting that their commitment was critical to the progress of the council.

The Head of Local Administration, Prince Oladimeji Adegoke, praised the staff for their efforts but urged them to further improve their productivity and dedication. He described their roles as central to the local government’s achievements and called for sustained hard work and accountability.

The event featured a vibrant thanksgiving session, with staff participating in praise, worship, and sharing testimonies of divine blessings. Many expressed gratitude to God for guiding Governor Biodun Oyebanji to implement one of the best minimum wage policies in Nigeria.

In their prayers, the staff reaffirmed their support for the administration, pledging to sustain the progress achieved under the leadership of Hon. Oluwatuyi.

The Director of Information and Civic Orientation, Mr. Asubiojo G.O., described the event as a fitting start to the year. He commended the enthusiasm and collective commitment of the staff, which he said indicated a brighter future for the local government.

Asubiojo G.O.

Director Information And Civic Orientation Department.