Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State says payment of workers’ salaries and allowances will remain unhindered despite the current economic challenges in the country.

Mr Aiyedatiwa stated this at the Ondo State Forum of Permanent Secretaries( ODFPS) annual get-together and sent forth for retired permanent secretaries on Thursday night in Akure.

The governor said it was an avowed commitment and responsibility of his administration not to renege on the promise of workers’ welfare.

According to him, the state government will not derail on its commitment to make the state a pride in the country.

The governor, who commended the dedication of the retired permanent secretaries, said their legacy was worthwhile, having served the state meritoriously.

He promised that the state government would not forget the retired permanent secretaries, saying they could be called upon to serve the state in different capacities.

Mr Aiyedatiwa tasked the retired and serving permanent secretaries with taking good care of their health and making time to exercise for body upkeep.

Also, the forum’s chairman, Bunmi Alade, congratulated Mr Aiyedatiwa for picking the All Progressives Congress( APC) ticket for the November 16 governorship election.

(NAN)