As Governor lauds workers on support, cooperation

...urges them on improved service delivery

The Government of the State of Osun on Monday held its annual Inter-Religious prayer to usher in Year 2021.

This is just as the Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, lauded workers in the State for their continued support, cooperation and dedication to duty since the inception of the Administration.

He said the unprecedented 95 per cent 2020 budget performance implementation recorded in the State was partly engendered by the commitment, support and cooperation received from the workers.

The Governor also tasked the State workforce on improved commitment to excellent service delivery.

Oyetola, who spoke through his Deputy, Mr. Benedict Alabi, at the prayer session held at the Government Secretariat, Abere, Osogbo, urged the workers to see their respective positions as an opportunity to serve and a privilege to sow the right seeds for the harvest that the State desires.

"I am certain that all the religions here represented place premium on the power of sowing and reaping. It is the universal principle that governs the earth.

"I enjoin you all to make a resolution to use this year as an opportunity you have at another shot at life, to sow the seed of improved service delivery in expectation for a bountiful harvest of progress for our State and yourselves.

”I must also register my profound appreciation to you, my dearly beloved Osun workers, for the invaluable role you have played since the assumption of our Administration a little over two years ago.

"Your contributions, support and sacrifices are important building blocks on which the vision of our Development Agenda is actualised. I therefore use this opportunity to thank you all for your sustained supports,” Oyetola added.

The Governor also reiterated the administration’s commitment to workers’ welfare and general well-being of the citizens.

He assured that the administration would not rest on its oars in achieving its desired goal of making Osun’s bureaucracy become one of the most equipped and remunerated in the country.

He said, "Just as I had promised during my electoral campaigns, your welfare occupies the most important place in our priority list.

"This is why since inception, we have ensured that aside from the prompt payment of your salaries , we have, in keeping to terms with my assurances at this event last year, commenced the payment of the new minimum wage and lifted embargo on promotions and conversions.

"Equally, our assiduous commitment to the payment of pension stems from the value we place on you and this commitment is what underscored the 95 per cent 2020 budget performance implementation -- a rate that is perhaps unprecedented in the history of our State.

”Hence, I must equally challenge you to work harder this year. Your commitment to improved service delivery is central to increased productivity.

”On our part as an Administration, we are tirelessly committed to setting Osun on the pathway of sustainable economic revolution.”

In his remarks, the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Tajudeen Lawal, described Year 2020 as one full of difficult moments, adding that the State of Osun was able to survive the turbulence through the help of God.

He maintained that the prayer was significant as it afforded the State the opportunity to thank God for the wisdom bestowed on Governor Oyetola in tackling the socioeconomic challenges posed by the Coronavirus pandemic.

"It is noteworthy that despite the disruptions, the state recorded tremendous achievements in areas of infrastructure development, healthcare, education, tourism among others. We pray for continued wisdom and guidance for the Governor and members of his Executive Council," he added.

The Head of Service, Dr. Featus Oyebade, appreciated the Governor for not only paying the workers' salaries for the month of December 2020 before the Christmas, but for also ensuring that some pensioners under the contributory pension scheme got paid their arrears for the first time since 2016.

Others in attendance were the Speaker, Osun House of Assembly, Timothy Owoeye, represented by Hon. Wale Adedoyin; the Chief Judge of Osun, Justice Adepele Ojo, represented by Justice Olayinka Afolabi; Secretary to the State Government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji; members of the State Executive Council; the Osun APC Caretaker Chairman, Prince Gboyega Famodun; traditional rulers; religious leaders; top Government functionaries, among others.

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Yoruba, I love the tribe

Last 2weeks I saw a Muslim woman on Ori Oke (mountain), if you're used to C&S you'll know them get Ori Oke.

So many times I've seen Christians going to alfas house to seek consultations.

Or should we talk about the pastors and alfas, going to herbalist house

Yorubas will say ---- Iwa lesin (Character is religion)

Don't be deceived by things you read online especially on Nairaland about some tribalistic mantras you see people use here... They don't portray the reality on ground.

Yorubas are one of the most tolerant people when it comes to religion. No ethnic group comes close in Nigeria.

I could remember when I was in the university. I had to live with one of my aunties who is a devoted Muslim. If you want to offend my aunty, just tell her that you are not going to church on Sunday and you be Christian.... Omo I could remember then, na big war oooo... Weekly services nko... Na wetin make me quickly run commot that house be that, even my parle wey be pastor gan no do reach that.

Yoruba Muslims Miscreants (YMM) are very much around looking for whom to insult on this thread

Opexzy:
Don't be deceived by things you read online especially on Nairaland about some tribalistic mantras you see people use here... They don't portray the reality on ground.

Yorubas are one of the most tolerant people when it comes to religion. No ethnic group comes close in Nigeria.

I could remember when I was in the university. I had to live with one of my aunties who is a devoted Muslim. If you want to offend my aunty, just tell her that you are not going to church on Sunday and you be Christian.... Omo I could remember then, na big war oooo... Weekly services nko... Na wetin make me quickly run commot that house be that, even my parle wey be pastor gan no do reach that.

Sadly Yorubas are very tolerant.

Baba alawo . Christians and sufi . . Same same . .NB: SUFI ARE N0T MUSLIMS

Op I didn't see our Muslim brothers there

Ok seen

Yoruba Muslim are different from those up there.

Yoruba Muslim are d one practicing peace religion

Nice

Alright

Inter-religious
I see...

We haf seen it oooo.

Okay

Where are the traditional people pictures nao?

SO Funny though!

Sammy07:
Yoruba, I love the tribe

Last 2weeks I saw a Muslim woman on Ori Oke (mountain), if you're used to C&S you'll know them get Ori Oke.

So many times I've seen Christians going to alfas house to seek consultations.

Or should we talk about the pastors and alfas, going to herbalist house

Yorubas will say ---- Iwa lesin (Character is religion)

NeoWanZaeed:
Baba alawo . Christians and sufi . . Same same . .NB: SUFI ARE N0T MUSLIMS

But bokoharams r real Muslims....

Yobabad:
Yoruba Muslims Miscreants (YMM) are very much around looking for whom to insult on this thread

Igbo catholic christian miscreant [YCCM] spotted.

Sammy07:
Yoruba, I love the tribe

Last 2weeks I saw a Muslim woman on Ori Oke (mountain), if you're used to C&S you'll know them get Ori Oke.

So many times I've seen Christians going to alfas house to seek consultations.

Or should we talk about the pastors and alfas, going to herbalist house

Yorubas will say ---- Iwa lesin (Character is religion)

hope they will stop skull mining

Where re the traditionalist bcs am � sure most this African believe believe in them that those religion they showcase Above

VEXT:

But bokoharams r real Muslims....

seems ur sense has gone on vacation

Sammy07:
Yoruba, I love the tribe

Last 2weeks I saw a Muslim woman on Ori Oke (mountain), if you're used to C&S you'll know them get Ori Oke.

So many times I've seen Christians going to alfas house to seek consultations.

Or should we talk about the pastors and alfas, going to herbalist house

Yorubas will say ---- Iwa lesin (Character is religion)

That way of life that u love is the spirit of the antichrist
A way that believes all religion leads to God
It will sound and love correct but the book of revelation talks about religious babylon
Which is a spirit of the antichrist
Seeking one world religion

Sammy07:
Yoruba, I love the tribe

Last 2weeks I saw a Muslim woman on Ori Oke (mountain), if you're used to C&S you'll know them get Ori Oke.

So many times I've seen Christians going to alfas house to seek consultations.

Or should we talk about the pastors and alfas, going to herbalist house

Yorubas will say ---- Iwa lesin (Character is religion)

and all of these made sense to you...so where is the character?? Yoruba's naturally hate commitments, they can't stick to one thing, in marriage they can't live with one man or woman, they mix ogbono and egusi plus oha and banga with small stew...thats Yoruba for you, its something they can't help...you hear them talk abt how they don't wish for a polygamous home like its a hardwork while to an Igbo man its so easy to be commited to one woman, one religion, one church even...u dey here dey like rubbish

Onaiolo:
Wow excellent

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