Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has said that the local governments resources will not be hijacked under his watch stressing that he will rule with the fear of God.
Governor Makinde stated this at the 7th Quandrennial States Delegates Conference of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Oyo State Branch held at Saki.
Governor Seyi Makinde who spoke through his Deputy, Engr. Rauf Olaniyan said he will ensure Local Governments in the state are independent, stressing that autonomy of LGAs in the state is inevitable. He said if the dividend of democracy will be extended to the grassroot, it should be through the LGAs autonomy adding that they are the nearest to the people at the grassroot.
He therefore pledged that his administration will not in anyway impose on any Local Government, but will allow them to perform their civil duty accordingly.
He reiterated that his government is workers’ friendly, therefore he will not do anything that will hinder the welfare of workers in the state.
The State Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress and President, Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees NULGE, Comrade Bayo Titilola-Sodo, in his welcome address commended Governor Makinde for his giant strides at ensuring a new Oyo state, pledging that NULGE will be forever grateful to the Seyi Makinde’s administration.
He revealed that, in just few months of the present administration, about #11b has been in the Local Governments’ coffers.
The NULGE President who pledged the support of the union to the Governor thereby urged his administration to consider training for its members as this will improve their productivity.
