The Adegboyega Oyetola-led administration in Osun State has been commended for giving the state a rewarding future, hence deserves consolidation on achievements.
This disclosure was made by the coalition of civil society organizations, as part of its two-day projects assessment tour of Osun State on Thursday.
In its speech read by Comrade Declan Ihekaire, the current administration in Osun state is giving serious attention to the welfare of civil servants and every persons working with the state government and its structures.
“Our visit across the state since yesterday, has earned us the opportunity to gather reports from various parts of Osun State, most importantly in the effort of the incumbent administration, towards the development of the Healthcare infrastructure, educational reform, infrastructural revolution, youth development among others.
“We saw and was impressed by the excitement of the people in the manner, with which government now based its projects, on the basis of the need, of the people, according to their peculiar demands.
“The prompt payment of salaries, pensions and gratitute, is a clear deviation, from the recent history of the state. This has not only, brought back a cordial relationship between the state government and the workforce, it has also increased productivity.
“Noticeable improvement is seen in the Gbongan-Akoda road, as well as Old Garage (Osogbo)-Ikirun-Ila-Odo-Erinle, which, together, are Federal Roads spanning a total length of 66.8 km.
“It is commendable that the administration has ensured the payment of pensions and gratuities, including clearing substantially the backlog of the arrears inherited at the State and Local Government levels in the last three year.”
Furthermore, the Coalition of Civil Society Organizations said that Osun has continued to maintain its position as the most peaceful state in Nigeria as a result of the improved security system of the State.
“The administration of Governor Gboyega is giving Osun State a rewarding future, and we strongly believe, that there is the need, to consolidate on the achievements of his administration in further delivering good Governance.
” It is on this note that this Coalition of Civil Society Organizations passes a vote of confidence on the performance of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola so far as the Governor of Osun state.” Comrade Ihekaire said.