Governor Ademola Adeleke has reiterated his administration’s commitment to enhancing Osun workers’ welfare.

Mr Adeleke stated this to mark Valentine’s Day, observed by workers in Osogbo on Tuesday.

Represented by the secretary to the state government, Teslim Igbalaye, reaffirmed the solidarity and the support of the administration for the welfare of the civil servants.

“Worldwide, today is marked in remembrance of sacrifice of love, brotherhood and fraternity among humanity. The symbolism of the day is the imperative of love, sharing, caring and supporting each other for the collective good of society,” stated the Osun governor. “Today is, therefore, a call on leaders to be people-oriented and for the followers to be supportive of the leadership. Our gathering is, in fact, a reaffirmation of our joint resolution to act only in communal interest.”

Mr Adeleke promised to be “the most civil service-friendly governor in our history,” stressing that his vision “is to deliver a public service that is well motivated, empowered and trained to fast track our development agenda.”

The Osun head of service, Samuel Aina, described Mr Adeleke as a “workers-friendly leader, whose administration deserves the support of the entire Osun workforce.”

Represented by Adelani Aderinola, the education ministry permanent secretary, Mr Aina lauded the governor for approving the offset of the backlog of modulated salaries and effecting their promotion.

Mr Aina called on workers to reciprocate the good gesture of the governor through dedication to duty and the neatness of their place of work.

The president of the Nigeria Civil Service Union in Osun, Kehinde Araposo, explained that the governor implemented 85 per cent of workers’ demands within three months.

(NAN)