Ex-Ondo govt appointees applaud Aiyedatiwa for clearing salary arrears
By Julius Alabi. Akure
The Forum of Former Political Appointees in Ondo State has expressed deep appreciation to Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa for clearing the seven months’ salary arrears owed to them by the past administration of Dr. Olusegun Mimiko.
The forum described the governor’s action as a mark of compassion and commitment to the welfare of citizens.
Speaking through its Secretary, Hon. (Engr.) Tope Adetuberu they said the payment of the outstanding salaries has brought immense relief to their members and their families, showcasing the administration’s dedication to human empowerment, transparency, accountability, and good governance.
Members of the forum commended the governor’s remarkable achievements in less than one year in office, which include:
– dualization of key roads like Akungba-Ikare Road and Akure-Oke Aro-Idanre Road
– Construction of walkways and jetties in riverine areas
– Renovation of schools, including Ikare Community Grammar School and Okota High School
– Upgrade of 102 primary health care facilities
– Prudent utilisation of state resources and over 80% reduction on domestic spending
– Prompt payment of workers’ salaries and recruitment of thousands of teachers
– Rural electrification initiatives
– Impactful Youth Empowerment and Odatiwa Women Initiatives
– Recent oil refinery project and many other projects spread all over the eighteen local government areas in the state.
They say the achievements demonstrate the governor’s visionary leadership and commitment to developing Ondo State.
The forum appreciates the governor’s good governance and efforts in transforming the state.
It, however, appeals to the governor to consider looking into their severance payments.
“We respectfully bring to the governor’s attention the pressing matter of unpaid severance allowances to past political office holders, particularly those who served under Dr. Segun Mimiko and the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN).
“We passionately appeal to the governor to consider settling these outstanding payments, which would provide financial closure and improve the lives of these former office holders.”
The said its members are eager to collaborate and work with Mr Governor politically. They advise that he should involve its members who are seasoned politicians in the political programmes and activities in the state.
According to him, now that the breeze of President Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term bid is blowing everywhere, the forum promised to faithfully follow and support Governor Aiyedatiwa in his efforts to return President Tinubu for second term.
“Once again, the forum thanked the governor for settling our outstanding salaries and look forward to his favourable consideration of our request regarding severance allowances”, he added
