Transportation

Oyo Government Warns Its Drivers On Disregard For Traffic Rules

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Oyo State government has cautioned drivers of government vehicles in public and civil service to shun reckless driving and lack of respect for traffic rules and regulations.

The Commissioner for Establishment and Training, Alhaji Siju Lawal gave the warning during a one-day in-house sensitization workshop for drivers and mechanics in the state public/civil service. 

The commissioner explained that the workshop was necessary in view of reports and complaints of gross misconduct and non-compliance with traffic rules and regulations by government vehicle drivers. 

Alhaji Lawal insisted that the state government would not hesitate to punish erring drivers.

Director of the State Vehicle Inspection Office, Mr. James Ajayi expressed belief there would be a significant improvement in the conduct of most government vehicle drivers after the workshop.

About 60 drivers and mechanics in the state public and civil service took part in the sensitization workshop.

Iyabo Adebisi

News

Gov. Makinde Passionate About Pensioners- Oyo Speaker

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Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin says Governor Seyi Makinde remains one of the most committed to the prompt payment of pensions and gratuities of retirees in the country.

The Speaker said this while speaking at the Pensioners Day celebration held at the Oyo State Pensioners House, Jericho Ibadan.

Mr Ogundoyin said the Governor has been able to fulfill his campaign promise of making life comfortable for pensioners in the State.

According to Mr Ogundoyin, by the end of the present administration, Governor Seyi Makinde would have offset the #56billion accumulated gratuities owed pensioners by the previous Governments in Oyo State.

” Our Pensioners have been receiving their pensions on the 25th of every Month just like the Oyo State workers. Before the commencement of this Government, a sum of #100million was usually committed monthly to the payment of pensions. But Governor Seyi Makinde had increased the money to about #300billion. This is because he is a Governor that is so passionate about the welfare of retirees.” He said.

The Speaker noted that the most Pensioners Friendly Governor award presented to Governor Seyi Makinde recently by the national body of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners, NUP was most deserving.

While reiterating the resolve of the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly to give legislative support to policies of the Governor which are meant to enhance the standard of living of the senior citizens, Mr Ogundoyin added that the State Legislature had passed the Oyo State Pension Board Amendment Bill, 2021 and the Elderly Persons Protection Bill, 2021 into Law.

He appealed to the pensioners to desist from investing their gratuities and money on businesses they have no full knowledge of.

The Oyo State Commissioner for Establishment and Training, Alhaji Siju Lawal appealed to the pensioners to continue to support the PDP led Government in the State.

Mosope Kehinde

Technology

Oyo Government Set To Digitize Public Work Force

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Oyo state government has disclosed plans to ensure a transition of its record keeping processes and registries in the state public and civil service from analog to digital through its office on ICT/e-governance.

The commissioner for establishment and training, Alhaji Siju Lawal stated this during a workshop organized by the state government for public and civil servants in the state registries and medical record officers in the state hospitals.

The commissioner explained that the present administration in the state was committed to promoting efficiency and effectiveness that would stimulate optimal performance of its workforce, and ensure the state public and civil service operate in line with international best practices.

Alhaji Lawal while urging participants to take advantage of the training to be diligent to their responsibilities said the workshop was part of efforts geared at  enhancing operational skills of participants for long term accountability as well as addressing series of lapses in government registries such as loss of personal files and other records .

Some of the participants at the workshop expressed optimism that the training would positively impact on their ability to discharge on their duties.

About sixty public and civil servants were participants at the workshop.

Iyabo  Adebisi

Lifestyle

Oyo Govt. Organises Security Workshop For Workers

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Oyo State government has organized a one-day sensitization workshop on security consciousness for store officers, watchmen, revenue officers and drivers in the state public and civil service to curb and insecurity within the secretariat. 

Speaking at the workshop, the Commissioner for Establishment and Training, Alhaji Siju Lawal, explained that part of the objectives of the workshop was to inculcate required skills, intellect and attitude that would not only promote efficiency in the service but create consciousness and alertness to douse security tension.

Mr Lawal also enjoined participants to have a change of attitude and adhere strictly with general order/rule and regulations guiding the service.

The commissioner said participants would be sensitized on available disciplinary measures that would be taken against any erring officer that indulge in malpractices or aid and abet any form of crime.

Some of the participants expressed hope that the workshop would assist in equipping them with necessary skills to forestall insecurity within the state secretariat.

About fifty eight public and civil servants were shortlisted to participate in the workshop.

Iyabo Adebisi