Members of Ondo State chapter of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, held a rally on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 to appreciate the governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko for his unprecedented support to the welfare of local government workers in the state.
The ‘Thank You Rally, which held at the NULGE secretariat in Akure, the state’s capital, is to commend and pass a vote of confidence on the Mimiko-led government for being sensitive and taking actions towards the plight of the local government workers.
According to the public relations officer of the union, NULGE thanked the Mimiko-led government for re-absorbing over 900 local government workers that were affected by the 2013 screening exercise in the state and for appointment of local government workers as supervisors in each of the 18 local government areas of the state.
“And for the approval of the full implementation of local government scheme of service that enables heads of local Government administration attain grade level 17 which is unprecedented,” the NULGE spokesperson said.
He said despite the dwindling economic fortune of the nation which has affected revenues accrued to states, promotions have been regular for all categories of workers that are due for promotions, stressing that the 2016 promotion exercise has also been carried out without delay.
He further stated that three more permanent secretaries have been appointed for LG in addition to the three they currently have, putting the number of permanent secretaries at six.
“These and many other are the reasons we are thanking Governor Mimiko, so he can do more” the spokesperson said.
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