The Chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Service Commission, Bashorun Akinwale Solomon Akinwole, has said the positive transformation being witnessed at the commission is driven by Governor Seyi Makinde’s agenda on staff welfare, timely promotion and improved service delivery across the local government system.
Wolekanle as he is foundly called described the recent increase in pension funds approved by Governor Makinde, alongside the regular monthly payment of gratuities and other emoluments to retired civil servants, as commendable and worthy of emulation by other state governors.
Bashorun Akinwale stated this while hosting the management and staff of the Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension Board (LGSPB), led by its Chairman, Hon. Akeem Ademola Ige, during a courtesy visit to the commission.
He also appreciated the governor for his prompt response to requests and the timely release of promotion approvals and funds.
During the visit, the duo of Hon.
Akeem Ademola Ige and Bashorun Akinwale Akinwole pledged to continue collaborating and building a more harmonious working relationship between the Local Government Staff Pension Board and the Local Government Service Commission to further improve service delivery.
They noted that regular engagement with critical stakeholders would enhance efficiency and help both agencies achieve greater success.
Hon. Ige, in his remarks, thanked the commission chairman for posting competent, dedicated and highly experienced staff to the pension board, noting that their contributions have played a significant role in the successes recorded by the board so far.
Earlier in his welcome address, Bashorun Akinwale commended the staff of the pension board for discharging their duties effectively and efficiently.
He charged them to always treat pensioners with utmost humility, respect and patience, stressing that retirees may exhibit age-related behaviours that require understanding and compassion.
He further assured both LGSPB staff and staff of the commission of continuous training programmes aimed at capacity building and improved quality service delivery in local government administration across the state.
The visit was attended by the Full-Time Commissioner, Local Government Service Commission, Hon. Yusuff Alli, alongside top management staff of the LGSPB, including directors and senior officers from administration, finance, budget, audit and education departments.
