ICYMI: Governor AbdulRazaq Reiterates Commitment to Civil Servants' Welfare
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has reaffirmed his administration's dedication to improving the well-being of civil servants and retirees through the prompt payment of salaries, pensions, and gratuities.
The Governor made this pledge during a send-forth ceremony held in honor of the retired Head of Service (HOS) and Permanent Secretaries at the Banquet Hall, opposite the Government House in Ilorin, Kwara State.
Represented by the Chief of Staff, Alhaji Abdulkadri Mahe, Governor AbdulRazaq described civil servants as the backbone of every successful government. He also commended the retiring HOS, Mrs. Susan Dupe Oluwole, for her exemplary contributions to the state civil service.
The Chief of Staff, commended the veterans for jobs well done, urging them to remain productive and stay healthy after retirement. He congratulated the outgoing HOS, Mrs Susan Dupe Oluwole and other retired Permanent Secretaries for their milestones of meritorious service, commending them for the smooth running of government activities and the implementation of government policies.
Earlier in his address, the Acting Head of Service in the State, Mallam Muhammad Ibrahim who commended the State Governor for his leadership style and vision for the State, thanked the outgoing HOS and Permanent Secretaries for their immense contributions to the State civil service.
In her address, the outgoing HOS, Mrs Susan Dupe Oluwole, who was represented by Elder David Adeshina, called on those still in active service to remain focused and dedicated to their duties at all times.
Earlier in his address, the Chairman, Association of Retired Permanent Secretaries in the State, Prince Ayo Fagbemi, thanked the State Governor for keeping retirees fit, through regular payments of pensions and prompt approval of their gratuities.
Speaking on behalf of the other retired Permanent Secretaries in the State, the Former Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Alhaji Gesinde Amosa Adedeji, described the send forth ceremony as unique and applauded the State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his good work.
Dignitaries at the send forth included the State Deputy Governor Elder Kayode Alabi, represented by the State Commissioner for Communications, Mrs Bolanle Olukoju, Commissioner for Health, Doctor Aminat Ahmed, among others.
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