. 3,000 Ondo workers listed for the exercise

HoS applauds gov for timely approval, with full benefits

By Kemi Olatunde 

Over 3000 workers in the Ondo State Public Service are awaiting promotion in the 2025 promotion exercise.

The state Head of Service, Bayo Philip, made this known while flagging of the 2025 promotion exercise in Akure, the state capital on Monday.

Philip, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Office of Establishment and Training, Mrs. Olufunke Dare-Atunse, lauded the State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa for timely approving the commencement of the exercise.

According to him, Ondo State is one of the few states in the federation where promotions are approved within the promotion year, noting that such promotions are back with the attendant financial benefits. 

He charged workers to reciprocate the gesture by rededicating themselves to their duties, stating that to whom much is given, much is expected.

He explained that the flag-off of the exercise for the centrally deplored officers marked the commencement of the 2025 promotion processes, explaining that it would be extended to other Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) next week, saying “Returns would be forwarded to appropriate quarters for speedy approval with the hope that beneficiaries would begin to enjoy their benefits early enough.”

Speaking further, he said; ”for our Governor, His Excellency, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, we want to thank him for all he has been doing in prioritising the welfare of the workforce in Ondo State.’

”For this promotion, I can tell you that Ondo State, is one of the few states that conduct their promotions during promotion year and with financial benefits. Some states do conduct promotion in arrears and atimes, without financial benefits. But in Ondo State, our promotion has been as and when due and at same time backed up with the financial benefit,’ he added 

”And on this note, to whom much is given, much is expected. Government is trying its best to prioritise our welfare. We are equally expected to reciprocate the kind gesture by being diligent on our duties. We should not forget our mantra, ‘don’t deliver short, don’t deliver late. That translate to the fact that whatever assignment committed to our. hands , we must ensure that we deliver within the time allotted for it and ensure that quality is maintained.” he further charged. 

”This year, a little above three thousand officers will be promoted. Government has given approval for them to be promoted. The exercise commenced today with the centrally deplored officers and next week, the MDAs will follow suit.”