Ogun Govt Paid Over N112bn As Gratuities, Pension To Retirees In Past Four Years -Gov Abiodun

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State says his administration has paid over N112 billion as  Gratuities and monthly Pensions to retired government officials of both the State and Local Government in the past four years 

Abiodun who  revealed this on Monday at the Governor's Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, during a swearing-in ceremony of four new Permanent Secretaries in the State Civil Service, assured that his administration would continue to prioritise the welfare of workers in the State.

He  also said his administration would continue to build on the foundation laid in the last four years, noting that the selection process of the Permanent Secretaries was based on seniority, merit and the overall interest of the people of the State.

Governor Abiodun added that his administration had placed a premium on skill, experience, and honesty, urging the new Permanent Secretaries to work closely with their Commissioners, saying, "I want to urge our new permanent secretaries to please work very closely, collaboratively and cordially with your Commissioners, it is only by doing this that you will achieve your set objectives.

"Our Government will continue to prioritise your welfare, I believe we have demonstrated this by payments of various allowances, be it transport or peculiar allowance and all other allowances we met when we assumed office that was outstanding", he said.

The four new Permanent Secretaries sworn in by Governor Abiodun are Mrs. Roseline Jacob, Mr. Samuel Oyeleye, Mrs. Kehinde Akinola and Mr. Oladipupo Ogunfowora.

In an interview, Mrs. Roseline  Jacobs and Mr. Samuel Oyeleye thanked the Governor for appointing them as Permanent Secretaries in the State Civil Service, pledging to add value to the implementation of policies and programmes of the present government.