Appointment Of Permanent Secretaries Not Based On Politics – Ondo Gov Aiyedatiwa

By Ayodele Oni

The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has inaugurated new permanent secretaries and tutors general in the state.

It would be recalled that on the 5th of March, 2024, 16 permanent secretaries, made up of 14 in the core civil service and two in the local government service were appointed, following the recommendation of the Head of Service, Mr. Bayo Philip.

Governor Aiyedatiwa in his remarks congratulated the new permanent secretaries and tutors general, adding that there’s no doubt that going by their track records, their elevation will spur them to greater productivity in the service by deploying their wealth of experience in the discharge of their. Schedules.

He reiterated that appointment of Permanent Secretaries and Tutors-General is not a once-and-for-all thing, as it will happen whenever the occasion demands.

“No undue politics about it and there shouldn’t be any at all! I therefore wish to charge those who are yet to be considered to keep giving their best, for in due season, fortune will smile at them.”

According to the Governor, the present administration will never downplay the relevance of the Public Service.

“The Public Service has the onerous responsibility to ensure quality service delivery. This is a veritable way of transforming our State.

“The system must regain its passion and be repositioned for effectiveness and efficiency. It must be made more resourceful and professional, imbibing global best practices.”

He stressed that the government will keep supporting and reinvigorating the system and meeting its obligations on all fronts, to both serving and retired officers.

“We are resolved to continue to dispense dividends of democracy across the State as we see this as an abiding contract, not politics! God willing, we shall not fail.”

He appealed to all and sundry to let peace reign, as election draws near.

“Democracy allows for divergent opinions but not undue insinuations, mis-representations, acrimony and violence. I plead with all political gladiators not to destroy the very State we intend to serve.

“Ladies and gentlemen, this Administration is committed to legacies projects, programmes and policies that will impact positively on the lives of the people.

“Our focus is to bring good governance to bear on all sectors of the economy of the State. We are determined to frontally confront our challenges and maximize available opportunities to take our State to a greater height.

“The focus of this Administration in the last seven years has been to ensure sustainable development of the State.

“Our emphasis has been to put the people at the centre of our programmes and policies, ensure prudent management of resources for a balanced development, embark on public sector reforms, reduce cost of governance, engage with development partners, maximally and grow the economy of the State, for sustainable development.”

Governor Aiyedatiwa urged them to have a clear understanding of the present administration’s vision and key into it, immediately.

“As Accounting Officers, you are to provide the required administrative leadership in your respective MDAs to ensure prompt but effective service delivery, devoid of unnecessary red tape.

“You are advised to work well with your political heads in the overall interest of this Administration. You are to imbibe our extant doctrine of One Administration and apply same, always.

“In total, you are to add value to this Administration. You are to imbibe our extant doctrine of One Administration and apply same, always. In total, you are to add value to this Administration and justify your appointment.”