Ekiti LG Stakeholders Laud Governor Oyebanji's Reforms, Urge Civil Servants’ Support.

Ekiti LG Stakeholders Laud Governor Oyebanji's Reforms, Urge Civil Servants’ Support.

By Asubiojo G.O.

Top officials of the Ekiti State Local Government system have commended Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) for his administration’s continued commitment to the welfare and professional development of local government workers across the state.

The commendations were given on Monday at a strategic meeting held in Igede-Ekiti, where staff members from Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government, Araromi LCDA, and Ifedara LCDA converged to interact with leaders from the Local Government Service Commission (LGSC), union executives, and heads of administration.

In her welcome address, the Permanent Secretary, Local Government Service Commission, Mrs. Titilayo Toba-Ojo, applauded the governor’s unwavering commitment to grassroots development and human capital growth, noting that the ongoing reforms are yielding positive outcomes in the local government structure.

Speaking on behalf of the Chairman of the Commission, Honourable Samuel Bejide, his representative, Honourable Mrs. Cecilia Ajayi, described the administration’s leadership as visionary, inclusive, and reform-driven. She stated that Governor Oyebanji has continued to uphold the values of good governance, transparency, and worker welfare.

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government (IILG), Comrade Aina Olawole Festus, also emphasized the need for civil servants to stand firmly behind the governor’s administration. He noted that the governor’s people-centric approach, especially in the timely payment of salaries before month-end, is unprecedented.

Other notable speakers included Mrs. Akinbobola Deborah B., Head of Local Government Administration (HLGA), who spoke on behalf of other HLGAs, such as Dr. Atofarati Sunday (Ifedara LCDA) and Mr. Oluwagbaye Olaniyi (Araromi LCDA Chairman). They all praised the strategic reforms initiated under Governor Oyebanji, which they said have transformed the work environment and restored professionalism in the local service structure.

Some of the widely acknowledged achievements of the current administration include:

●Prompt payment of workers’ salaries — consistently before the end of every month.

●Expansion of operational departments — from 7 to 13, promoting better service delivery.

●Career elongation for local government staff — offering improved opportunities for growth and retention.

●Regular training and retraining of staff — ensuring capacity development and upskilling across cadres.

●Upgraded infrastructure and digital transformation — easing internal processes and communication.

●Transparent and merit-based appointments and postings — a new culture of professionalism in the LGSC.

In a special interview, Mr. Familoye Stanley Abiodun, emphasized that beyond infrastructural development, Governor Oyebanji has restored dignity to local government service through consistent reforms. He added that civil servants now have a civic responsibility to appreciate the governor’s efforts — not just in words, but also through electoral support.

Also present at the meeting were several dignitaries, including Honourable Adedipe Wole, Comrade Olatunde (NULGE State President), Honourable Segun Onaade (Ekiti State HLA Coordinator), and Honourable Aladesuyi Aladesanmi.

The stakeholders unanimously expressed confidence in the current administration, calling on all local government workers to remain loyal and committed to the success of Governor Oyebanji’s people-first agenda.