The Ogun State Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, has explained that it is essential to reposition and strengthen the local government, due to its critical role in the implementation of government objectives, policies and programmes, with direct impact on wellbeing of the people at the grassroots.
Penpushing reports that Onasanya made this known, while delivering a keynote address at a public lecture marking the 2024 Local Government Service week, with the theme, “Repositioning Local Government Service to a point of reference in the Public Service”, held at Oba’s complex, Abeokuta.
The number one civil servant said administration at the local government level was to ensure grassroots development, serving as a bridge between citizens and the broader objectives of governance, adding that theme of the event aligned with the ongoing efforts of Prince Dapo Abiodun led-administration, to enhance public service delivery at all tiers of government.
Penpushing further reports that he urged the local government administrators to make good use of the autonomy granted to them by the Federal Government, to increase Internally Generated Revenue, for the growth and development of the council areas in the state.
The Chairman, Local Government Service Commission, Ms. Olubunkonla Onabanjo, earlier in her speech said local government was a reference point at ensuring public service delivery, appreciating Governor Dapo Abiodun for his moral and financial support to the 20 LGs in the state.
Penpushing also reports that Olowu of Owu, Oba (Prof.) Saka Matemilola in his goodwill message commended the efforts of the local government service commission for organising the week, urging its staffers to take advantage of the new status to improve their service delivery at the grassroots.
The Permanent Secretary, Local Government Service Commission, Engr. Adenike Ogunbona in his remarls appreciated the Governor for his immense contributions to the growth of the local government in the state, and the Head of Service for his leadership role and human resource development initiative.
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