Payment of Salary Arrears: NMA Hails Oyebanji, Knocks Ikpeazu, Hope, Ortom.

Payment of Salary Arrears: NMA Hails Oyebanji, Knocks Ikpeazu, Hope, Ortom.

The National Secretariat of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA has commended the governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji for the payment of salary arrears and other benefits of its  members and health workers in the state.

The medical body gave the commendation in a communique issued at the

end of its  63rd Annual General Conference and Delegates’ Meeting (AGC/DM) held in Jalingo,the Taraba State capital Signed by the NMA Dr Uche Rowland Ojinmah the body expressed concern over the alleged layback attitude of some states, particularly,  governments  of Abia, Imo and Benue States.

It noted that Oyebanji and the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu have shown serious commitment  to members” welfare by improving  the welfare of Doctors in their respective States.

The NMA specifically admonished members to redouble  their efforts for effective healthcare delivery to the people of the  State.

While calling on members in Ekiti to show appreciation to Oyebanji, the NMA also expressed  its support for the agitation for better deal in some states, stressing  that the  on-going industrial action in Abia State by the doctors is justified .

“The AGC/DM directed the NMA State Branches of Ekiti and Ondo to reciprocate the good gesture of their governments by redoubling their effort at effective healthcare delivery to the good people of Ekiti and Ondo states.

“The AGC/DM reiterated the fact that the on-going industrial action in Abia State by the doctors is justified and further implored the Governments of Abia, Imo and Benue States, to hasten the process of clearing the unpaid salaries of doctors and other health workers in these States.

“The AGC/DM received report that the Governments of Ondo and Ekiti States have Improved the welfare and also paid salary arrears for doctors and other Health workers In both States.” the  Communique read in part.

Conversely, the AGC/DM expressed great displeasure and disappointment at the failure of the outgoing Abia State Government to pay the salaries of doctors and other health workers working at Hospital Management Board for sixteen (16) months and Abia State University Teaching Hospital for twenty-six (26) months despite all efforts.

“The AGC/DM considered the action of Abia State Government as unacceptable The AGC/DM also received a report that Benue State Government owes her doctors eight months’ salary arrears; and the fact that there is no progress in clearing the backlog of salary arrears of doctors and other health workers in Imo State.”

Oyebanji, Senators-Elect Align With APC Zoning Decision, Declares Support For Akpabio's Senate Presidency.

Oyebanji, Senators-Elect Align With APC Zoning Decision, Declares Support For Akpabio's Senate Presidency.

Governor Biodun Oyebanji says Ekiti is committed to a united and formidable 10th National Assembly as well the decision of the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on zoning of Senate President position to the South-South. 

The Governor made the declaration in Abuja while hosting Senator Godswill Akpabio alongside some Senators-elect.

 

The meeting also had in attendance elected Senators from Ekiti, Opeyemi Bamidele, Yemi Adaramodu and Cyril Fasuyi.

Speaking with Newsmen, Governor Oyebanji said the decision of the National Working Committee of the APC on leadership of the 10th National Assembly remains sacrosanct.

Governor Oyebanji who described Senator Akpabio as the right man for the seat, said all the Senators-elect and Leaders of the party from Ekiti have pitched their tents to ensure his emergence as the next Senate President. 

According to him, "in Ekiti State we are committed to a united National Assembly and we are also committed to the decision of the National Working Committee of the APC with respect to the zoning and you  can attest to the fact that all the Senators are here with me just to have dinner with Akpabio. 

"We are supporting his aspiration as directed by the national body of the party. We are in this together, we are not only supporting, we will identify with him publicly and that is what I have done".

The Governor stated further "all Ekiti Senators and the leaders, all the former Governors we are in the same boat. We respect the sanctity of the party and we appeal to all contenders to also follow the advice of the National Working Committee. It is only when we are united that we can ensure a progressive development of the country. 

"Senator Akpabio has been called to serve and he needs all support and we shall give him that", Governor Oyebanji added. 

Also speaking, Senator Akpabio expressed strong belief that the decision of the the party’s NWC and support of members of the Senate would aid his quest for the leadership seat, adding that his experience as a former Commissioner, Governor, Minister and Lawmaker also speaks volume.

 "I had the opportunity of being a Lawyer for the past 36 years, I have also had the opportunity to serve in the executive, as a Commissioner and I also had the opportunity to serve as a Governor for eight years. I have been in the Senate before and I was even a leader in the Senate and the opportunity to serve as a Minister of the Federal Republic, and today I am a Senator-elect and a prospective Senate President by the grace of Almighty God and the decision of the National Working of our Party".

He promised to give full backing to the incoming President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to put an end to the myriads of problems militating against the growth of the country.

 *Akpabio said "I'm very prepared and I am determined to support the incoming President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to succeed. It is going to be a good moment for Nigeria despite the difficult terrain in terms of the economy and all that. We are going to do our best to bring out good policies that will enable Nigerians to have food on their tables and also create job opportunities to reduce banditry and insecurity in the country. We will unite the country, we are determined to do that", he said.

Oyebanji's commitment towards development of Ekiti State: Performance Index of Ekiti State Budget 2023.

Oyebanji's commitment towards development of Ekiti State: Performance Index of Ekiti State Budget 2023.

Still on the Ekiti State Budget Performance for Q1; it’s interesting to see that N16m was realized from Cocoa Grading Fees, representing 33.8% of the budgeted N47.5m. On the expenditure side, N374.3m was spent on payment of students’ WAEC and NECO— 63.7% of the budgeted N588m. Also, N1.7bn was paid in pension, representing a 29.9% performance of the budgeted N6bn.

Looking at specific lines from the Capital Expenditure, the construction of the airport has N2bn, which is a 50% performance of the budgeted N4bn.

Rehabilitation of hospital/health centers has taken N135m, which is a 50.2% performance of the budgeted N270m. The rehabilitation of public schools has also taken N181m, which is 10% performance of the budgeted N1.7bn.

Rehabilitation of roads has N1bn already, representing a 22.7% performance of the budgeted N4.7bn. Additionally, N1.5bn intervention funds for special projects, representing 36% of the budgeted N4.2bn.

One thing that’s never in doubt is Governor Biodun Oyebanji's commitment to transparency, with his dedication to the development of Ekiti State.

The Budget Performance Report for the first quarter of 2023 has been published by @ekitistategov. In terms of revenue performance, N16.9bn was generated from FAAC & VAT share, which represents 26.3% of the projected N64.5bn.

Additionally, N5.07bn was realized from Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), representing 32.1% performance of the projected N15.8bn. For the Capital Development Fund (CDF) Receipts, N3.03bn was realized, translating to 55.1% of the projected N5.5bn.

Regarding recurrent expenditure, N6.6bn was spent on Personnel Costs, which is 21.8% of the budgeted N30.3bn. Also, N16.4bn has gone to Other Recurrent Costs, which represents 33.4% of the estimated N49.1bn.

On Capital Expenditure Performance, N5.6bn has been spent, representing 15.7% of the budgeted N34bn. Overall, the revenue performance was 34%, while expenditure stood at 25.3%.

It’s important to note that both revenue and expenditure performances meet the 25% threshold for Q1. 

I also learned from the Budget Ministry that the Ekiti State government was recently commended by the NGF for “budget realism.”

“I’ve released all Local Government money - Oyebanji."

“I’ve released all Local Government money - Oyebanji."

..…Commends auditors for quality service, accountability.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji on Thursday said his administration has released all monies accruable to the 16 local government councils from the Federation Account since assuming office about seven months ago.

Governor Oyebanji stated this on while receiving the Auditor-General for Local Government, Dr (Mrs) Iyadunni Oke noted that local government administrators no longer have reason not to develop their areas.

He added that his administration had given necessary approval for people-oriented projects expected to be carried out by the local government councils which would also be monitored regularly by a team from his office in order to ensure compliance.

The Governor said, “I decided to invite the ALGON chairman here so that he will listen to my own view on this matter, since we came to office and now, we have released all the monies meant for local governments to them and I know that all the local governments have been given approval for one project or the other. 

“just two weeks ago, we set up a monitoring team from my office to go and inspect the status of all these projects. I also hope with respect to both the capital expenditure and the recurrent, the audit department are also doing their job because local government is so critical to service delivery, they are the nearest to the people.”

Oyebanji commended the crop of quality Auditors being paraded at both state and local government levels for their commitment and dexterity at delivering quality service which had led to efficient management of the state’s resources and exposure of shady deals.

He stressed the need for top civil servants to mentor younger ones that would effectively take their position when they eventually bow out of service and ensure continuity of quality service delivery in all sectors.

“I will like to place on record that accountability is very key to service delivery, the six pillars are just aspirations and if care is not taken they will remain in that realm, if the structure to implement are not accountable because the currency is money, the lubricant is money but the vehicles are individuals that will spend this money must be accountable. 

And that is why your office is so critical to the delivery and implementation of the six pillars development agenda. 

“I must say this openly that the quality of Auditors we have at the state and the local government levels are top notch. I can vouch for their integrity.”

Earlier, the State Auditor-General for local government, Dr Iyadunni Oke, who thanked Governor Oyebanji for appointing her to that exalted position, promised to carry out the responsibility of that position to bring improvement to the state’s accounts as well as ensure continued commitment of rank and file members of her office.

To drive her vision for effective auditing in the state, the Auditor-General, who is also the first female to occupy the position noted that actualization of the six pillar of this administration would require a virile and effective auditing that would be hinged on monitoring of both financial and personnel budget of all local government and LCDA’s, ensure that due process was followed in all the activities of the state and ensure that there is value for money in all programmes, and policies of government.

She also stressed the importance effective auditing on all government undertaking, occasional investigation into the special programmes of government for the attention of the Governor and training and retraining of all Auditors in the state to ensure success of all government policies.

It is amazing how Gov. Oyebanji does effective engagement alongside project inspection.

It is amazing how Gov. Oyebanji does effective engagement alongside project inspection. 

Any government that wants to succeed must  connect with the people genuinely. You can never go wrong with engaging the people meaningfully . 

We have seen some individuals and communities  get their problems solved without stepping into the Governor’s office because often times ,Governor Oyebanji takes the office to them . Seeing the Governor in their midst  , they tell him their collective challenges  and they get to hear his view on the spot . This is the real deal - taking governance to the people .

Some call it streets politics but I call it spontaneous community engagement. A strong feedback mechanism because it affords the Governor to receive first hand information . 

At yesterday’s project inspection by Mr Governor,aside the usual prayers ,funny nick names and hailings we get to hear 😁,  three  events stood out  at the inspection :

1. The Governor saw a lady making shoes at her shop . He dashed in to encourage her for having the courage to pick up a skill that is psychologically tagged to men . Mr Governor engaged her and promised to support her business.

2.  A female tricyclist in the community offered to give Mr Governor a ride in her trycicle , he obliged her. While in the trycicle (keke- napep ) ,he engaged her and got to know she wasn’t the owner of the keke, not even on installment arrangement . Mr Governor promised to empower her with a trycicle the next day. She was shivering when she heard .

3. The Chairman ,landlord association of the community engaged the Governor. Raised some concerns about the community which were instantly addressed. 

When Governor Oyebanji said in his inaugural speech that , “ We assure the people that we will hear you and truly see you. Our outlook is a government of the people, for the people, by the people through active involvement” , he wasn’t joking .

#BAO4all

#BAOwillSucceed

#InBAOwillTrust

"Don't Joke With Your Health, Oyebanji Advises Top Civil Servants."

"Don't Joke With Your Health, Oyebanji Advises Top Civil Servants."

The Governor of Ekiti State, Hon Biodun Oyebanji, has advised civil servants in the State civil service to attach great importance to their health and strike a balance between work and rest to avert untimely death. 

Governor Oyebanji gave the advice, on Monday, while flagging off the construction of the Ekiti State Civil Service Senior Staff Club and Recreation Centre in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital.

The foundation laying ceremony which was withnessed by the deputy Governor, *Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye* Speaker of the state Assembly, *Rt Hon Olubunmi Adelugba*, labour leaders and top government officials was done immediately after the workers day taly at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion Ado Ekiti. 

The Governor, who  described the project as historic, urged top government functionaries to always strike a balance between their statutory state duties and issues that have direct link with their  health status. 

Governor Oyebanji added that the project will help in creating a social and mental balancing for workers of all categories when completed, particularly serving as a rendezvous, where workers can meet and exchange ideas under a relaxed atmosphere. 

He said; "This  is a very good project and it is coming at the most auspucious time. I want you to cultivate the habit of working without necessarily stressing yourselves up.

 "I want you to be resting. You have to strike a balance between your works and your health. Please, this is important because  it is only those that are healthy that can perform their duties".

Dousing the fear raised by the workers that financing the project would be herculean, Governor Oyebanji, said; "Don't be afraid at all. Any project that has a figure or estimate will surely be completed one day .

"You are the one  administering  the state at the civil service level. If you can administer the State, you can easily make a success of this project. As a believer in this project, , I will rally round you by reaching out to my friends to make donations . 

"If you can set your priority right and set the right target, in the next one year, this project must have been completed".

Speaking at the occasion, the Head of Service, Barrister Bamidele Agbede, said the senior staff play critical roles in the implementation of government's policies and deserved to have a recreation centre of its own.

Describing the project as a veritable opportunity  to promote the social and mental wellbeing of the civil servants, Agbede stated that the  project was a loud testimony to the commitment of the workers to support the government's developmental strides .

He added: "The establishment of a recreation centre for senior civil servants  was  long overdue. But my fear had always been how to finance this kind of a project, taking cognisance of the state's lean resources.” 

The Head of Service appealed to private bodies, organisations  and individuals to donate generously towards completing the project. Which he said would help in transforming the civil servants and increase their productivity.

Workers Day 2023: Omoluabi Team Alliance Socio-Cultural and Political Group Felicitates With Workers.

Workers Day 2023: Omoluabi Team Alliance Socio-Cultural and Political Group Felicitates With Workers.

May 1st Celebration: As workers  reflect on the pains and gains of nation building amidst poor welfare packages. However, there is assurance of a renewed hope as this month will usher in a new government under the leadership of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu that is determined to bring smiles on the faces of Nigerian workers again. 

Omoluabi Group felicitate with all committed and dedicated members of the Nigerian workforce who believes in the project of nation building.

"According to the legal luminary, "On this special day, the worker is king. Therefore, I celebrate all Nigerian Workers in the public and private sectors for their selflessness and dedication towards moving our great nation forward." 

"The Nigerian Workers should be appreciated and celebrated, not only on a day like this but always, because they are one of the most dedicated, resilient and hardworking in the world. They are the ones driving the multifaceted development of our dear country."

"Be obedient and adhere strictly to the standard of God. When you are confronted by the devil with tribulations, you will overcome. As the israelites were remembered and delivered from their oppressors so shall He redeem you this month -------Psalm 105:8"

Courtesy of Omoluabi Team Alliance Socio-cultural and Political Group.