Labour

Adeleke Approves Due Promotions of Civil Servants

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By Funmi Ojo

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved the due promotions of civil servants after a statutory process supervised by the Head of Service, Mr. Ayanleye Aina, in conjunction with the Civil Service Commission and Local Government Service Commission. 

According to a circular by the Head of Service, the promotion letters for all due personnel for last year have been approved by Governor Ademola Adeleke and are being issued their letters of promotion by their respective Commissions, Ministries, Departments and Agencies.

The Head of Service declared that the promotion followed all due processes as prescribed by the extant Public Service Rules.

Commenting on the promotion exercise, Governor Adeleke reaffirms the commitment of his administration to workers’ welfare.

The Governor noted that the exercise is unarguably in line with the pursuance of Number 1 of the 5 – 5-Point Action Plan of his administration, which is giving the welfare of public servants topmost priority. 

“I assure all civil servants that the public service reform is on course. We will deliver a fully professionalized public service.

“I congratulate the beneficiaries. I urge you to show a deeper passion for public service. Our government will ensure the required opportunity for all to operate and display their spirit of service to the state”, the Governor stated.

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Crime

Oyo Civil Servant Jailed for Financial Fraud

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By Oluwakayode Banjo

The Chief Magistrate Court 1, Iwo Road Ibadan, presided over by Magistrate Taiwo Oladiran has on Friday, convicted one Adeleke Ronke Mary of the Oyo State Ministry of Lands to a year imprisonment for official corruption.

The Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYACA) secured the conviction of Adeleke after it had investigated a case submitted against her by a victim from whom she dubiously collected the sum of Six Hundred Thousand Naira (#600,000.00).

The court also ordered that the convict to refund the said money to the victim within a month.

In a Press Statement signed by the Chairman, OYACA, Honorable Justice Eni Esan and made available to newsmen in Ibadan on Friday, Adeleke was investigated by the agency and found culpable before her case file was handed over the State’s Ministry of Justice for prosecution.

“The Chief Magistrate Court 1, Iwo Road, Ibadan, Presided over by Magistrate Taiwo Oladiran (CM1) convicted today, Adeleke Ronke Mary, a civil servant of the Ministry of Lands for official corruption under the Section 22 of the OYACA Law and the court sentenced her to a year term of imprisonment.

“Also, the court ordered the convict to refund the sum of #600,000 (Six Hundred Thousand Naira) collected from the victim within one month.

“Adeleke Ronke Mary has since been handed over to the officers of the Nigerian Correctional Services,” the statement added.

Justice Eni Esan said OYACA in its commitment towards zero tolerance for corruption within the public service in Oyo State, is ready to rid the State of all forms of corrupt practices and to ensure that justice is served in all cases of corruption within Oyo State.

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Economy

FG Targets Forensic Audit of CBN, Overhaul of Civil Service Payroll

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President Bola Tinubu says a comprehensive forensic audit of the Central Bank is underway, while a thorough overhaul of the Civil Service payroll is imminent. 

The President stated this during an audience with the President of the World Bank, Mr. Ajay Banga, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

”The reforms are in tandem with Nigeria’s Ease of Doing Business programme. We’ll block all financial loopholes. The reforms will be targeted at the way we work, change of attitude and equally on educating our people. It’s costly but we will do it,” he said. 

Highlighting Nigeria’s resilience and intellectual prowess, the President implored the Bretton Woods institution to view the country as a significant player within the global community, not solely as a struggling economy. 

‘‘We stand as a vibrant and educated society, seeking to avert chaos through strategic interventions. Your proactive engagement aligns with our quest for partnership, and together, we shall pursue mutual benefits that enrich us all,’’

On poverty alleviation, the President called for more increased support from the World Bank, expressing optimism for a productive collaboration between Nigeria and the World Bank that will lead to mutual benefits and sustainable progress.

Third left, the World Bank President, Mr. Ajay Banga, president Bola and the delegation from the world Bank at the presidential Villa Abuja. Photo: Twitter/@officialAbat

He also discussed the ongoing efforts to address issues around fuel subsidy removal, foreign exchange mismanagement, exchange rates, inflation, liquidity, and debt management.

The President pointed out the importance of electricity generation for economic development, highlighting the turning of sod earlier today on the first phase (350MW) of the 1,350MW power generation project in Gwagwalada, Abuja.

The President explained that the project signified the administration’s commitment to a comprehensive approach, which encompasses power generation, distribution, energy transition, and tariff adjustments.

While calling for a positive partnership with the World Bank, President Tinubu emphasised key areas of focus, including job creation, digitisation, and National Identity Management. 

He also requested the World Bank’s support in addressing the challenges posed by the removal of cross-sectoral subsidies, particularly in lessening the impact on less privileged Nigerians. 

The President of the World Bank, Mr. Ajay Banga had commended President Tinubu for his efforts in addressing the economic challenges of the country. 

Abdullah Bello

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