IILG Workers Celebrate Commission Chairman, Samuel Abejide, on Birthday.

IILG Workers Celebrate Commission Chairman, Samuel Abejide, on Birthday.

...Hail his transformational leadership, staff-friendly reforms.

By Asubiojo G.O. 

Workers under the Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area of Ekiti State have extended warm birthday felicitations to the Chairman of the Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission, Hon. Samuel Abejide, describing him as a rare breed of leader whose tenure has redefined the local government system across the state.

In a statement released to newsmen on behalf of the workers, the Labour Chairman of Irepodun/Ifelodun LG, Comrade Aina Festus Olawole, alongside the Head of Local Government Administration, Mrs. Akinbobola Deborah-B, praised Abejide’s “trailblazing reforms, consistent staff welfare, and commitment to administrative excellence.”

According to the workers, the Commission under Abejide’s stewardship has recorded landmark achievements that have directly impacted the lives of local government workers, improved staff morale, and strengthened institutional structures.

“From the regular and consistent payment of salaries, including the clearing of outstanding salary arrears owed to LG workers, to the recognition of leave bonus as a right rather than a privilege, Hon. Abejide has shown what true leadership means in the public service,” the statement read.

They also commended the Commission Chairman for driving structural reforms that elevated the local government administration in the state, especially the upgrade from one Permanent Secretary to three, a development that has enhanced administrative capacity across the board.

“During his tenure, the Local Government Service Commission now proudly sits in a beautiful, befitting headquarters complex, comparable to those of other major ministries and parastatals in the state—a feat achieved with the immense backing of our humility-personified and altruistic Governor, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO),” the workers said.

Other notable achievements listed include the constant training and retraining of LG staff, and the unprecedented expansion of LG departments from seven to thirteen, the first of its kind not only in Ekiti State but across the entire Southwest.

Describing Hon. Abejide as a “firm but compassionate administrator,” the workers praised his genuine love for all staff, his mature handling of disciplinary matters, and his unwavering support for issues affecting staff welfare.

“He leads with empathy, listens with understanding, and addresses challenges with fairness and justice,” the statement added. “His humility and accessibility continue to inspire confidence among local government workers.”

The statement also acknowledged that Abejide’s successes would not have been possible without the strong and consistent support of Governor Oyebanji, whose people-centered leadership has continued to foster reforms across all sectors.

As the chairman celebrates another year, the Irepodun/Ifelodun LG workforce offered prayers for continued strength, wisdom, and grace for greater accomplishments.

“Happy birthday to Hon. Abejide Samuel — a visionary reformer, a grassroots leader, and a pride to the Ekiti civil service.”