Akinbobola charges workers on professionalism, loyalty, diligence, integrity and apolitical conduct.

Akinbobola charges workers on professionalism, loyalty, diligence, integrity and apolitical conduct. 

...commends Bao landmark strides, lauds Hon Oluwatuyi 's visionary pragmatic leadership.

By Asubiojo G.O.

The Head of Local Government Administration (HLA), Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government, Igede Ekiti, Mrs. Akinbobola, has called on all staff of the council to uphold professionalism, discipline, punctuality, and a high sense of responsibility in the discharge of their duties.

She gave the charge during a media interaction with the Information and Civic Orientation Department of the local government, led by the Director, Mr. G.O. Asubiojo. According to her, the values of secrecy, honesty, dynamism, analytical objectivism, apolitical conduct, and professionalism should remain the guiding principles of every civil servant.

Mrs. Akinbobola reminded staff that by joining the civil service, they have pledged to uphold the official code of conduct, hence the need to always act with integrity and be proactive in carrying out their assignments.

She further encouraged the LG workforce to be steadfast, enterprising, and result-oriented, noting that only through dedicated service can they reach the peak of their careers within the system.

“Official documents and issues must remain confidential,” she stressed. “They are not meant for public circulation or political exploitation. As public servants, our strength lies in our silent but strategic contributions within official boundaries.”

She used the opportunity to commend Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) for his purpose-driven and impactful leadership, especially in the local government system. She highlighted some of his notable achievements, including:

●Clearance of inherited salary arrears

●Prompt and consistent payment of salaries

●Restoration and regular payment of leave bonuses

●Ongoing training and retraining of LG staff

●Improved access to staff loans through the Local Government Service Loans Board

●Recapitalization of the LG Loans Board to meet financial needs of staff

●Provision of operational vehicles to LG departments

●Rehabilitation of rural roads to ease local transportation

●Increased funding for primary health care centres and public schools

●Digitalisation of LG operations for efficiency

Mrs. Akinbobola noted that these strides have significantly improved the welfare and productivity of LG workers across the state.

She also commended the leadership of the Executive Chairman, Hon. Oluwatuyi Oluwagbenga (popularly known as Chenco), describing him as a game-changer whose pragmatic approach and inclusive governance style have fostered harmony and progress within the local government.

In her contributions, Mrs. Adeniyi and Mrs. Akode echoed similar sentiments, urging workers to remain diligent and committed to their duties, stressing that BAO’s achievements should motivate staff to do more.

Engineer Adebayo, Mrs. Olanrewaju, and Mr. Faluyi equally stated that staff must reciprocate the governor’s people-centered leadership with exemplary conduct, excellence in service delivery, and unwavering loyalty.

In her own remarks, Director of Finance, Mrs. Odeyemi Mosunmola, described the present era as “a season of renewed hope” for civil servants. She urged workers to “seize the opportunity, show capacity, and rise beyond mediocrity to become pillars of transformation in their various departments.”

Also speaking, the Director of Administration, Prince Adegoke Peters, advised staff to “always be alive to their responsibilities, be proactive and goal-driven, and uphold the image of the service with pride.”

On his part, the Chairman of NULGE in the local government, Comrade Aina Olawole-Festus, said the union appreciates the governor’s labour-friendly policies and looks forward to more positive interventions. “As comrades, we are like Oliver Twist — we ask for more, not from a place of ingratitude, but because of the positive transformation we’ve seen so far. It is now our duty to match these gestures with loyalty, punctuality, reliability, and excellent service delivery.”

The event ended on a note of optimism, with various directors and stakeholders affirming their commitment to supporting the administration of Governor Oyebanji and Hon. Oluwatuyi. Staff were urged to continue flying the flag of excellence as true custodians of grassroots development.