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Makinde Reabsorbs, Promotes 1,800 Workers; Compensates State Anthem Composers

Lekan Shobo ShobowaleBy Lekan Shobo ShobowaleSeptember 25, 20243 Mins Read
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Makinde Reabsorbs, Promotes 1,800 Workers; Compensates State Anthem Composers

..Praises Florence Ajimobi

Oyo State Government has reviewed the promotion of 1,629 State workers including Nurses who were adversely affected by administrative error during the 2017-2020 promotion exercise.

In a statement released by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, after the Executive Council Meeting yesterday, government also approved the prayers of the State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, mni, for the reinstatement of 47 civil servants who were wrongfully dismissed from the service during the last administration.

Also, 124 workers who were dismissed in 2012 have equally been pardoned.

The Commissioner said that 823 workers who were dismissed by the previous administration on the ground of fake certificates submission have their dismissal upheld while 180 who were employed at the twilight of the exit of the last administration in 2019 have their termination approved by the Council.

In another development, the Commissioner for Information said that finally ₦25million (Twenty-five million naira) has been approved by the Council as compensation for the Composers of the State Anthem “Asiwaju Ni Wa.”

In approving the compensation, the President of Council and Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, acknowledged the initiative and foresightedness of the wife of the former Governor, Chief (Mrs) Florence Ajimobi.

Additionally, the Composers will be given a parcel of land each, have streets named after them, while the Ministry of Information and Orientation will produce a documentary on the history behind the State anthem.

According to the Commissioner, *_Asiwaju Ni Wa_* became the official anthem of the State about a decade ago without any form of compensation for the Composers which made the Council to set up a Committee last year.

Prince Oyelade also said that the Council approved the presentation by the Commissioner for Public Works, Prof. Daud Sangodoyin, for road markings, kerbs painting and patching on designated roads in Ibadan metropolis through Direct-Labour Intervention adding that the kerbs will be painted in Oyo State colours.

The Executive Council Meeting also approved the following Bills for onward transmission to the State House of Assembly as presented by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Hon. Abiodun Aikomo.

They include:
1. The Oyo State College of Health Sciences and Technology Bill, 2024;

2. The Oyo State Flood Management Agency Bill, 2024, and

3. The Oyo State Drug and Health Commodity Management Agency Bill 2024.

According to the Commissioner, these new Bills are expected to have a positive impact on the State’s Healthcare System, Infrastructure, and overall development.

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