Aiyedatiwa begins 2027 promotion exercise for 2,500 Ondo civil servants
By Boye Oyeyemi
The Ondo State Government has officially commenced preparations for the promotion of approximately 2,500 civil servants across various ministries, departments and agencies.
Disclosing this development on Tuesday during the inauguration of the exercise at the state secretariat in Alagbaka, Akure, the Head of Service, Chief Segun Odusanya, confirmed that successful candidates will begin enjoying their upgraded status and financial benefits from January 2027.
He explained that the decision to launch the process well in advance was strategically aimed at eliminating administrative delays and preventing any backlogs of outstanding financial entitlements.
Furthermore, Odusanya noted that the recent digitalisation of workers’ payroll and personnel records proved instrumental in helping the administration identify eligible staff and accurately calculate the overall financial implications.
He praised Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for approving the initiative, emphasizing that the present administration remains firmly committed to advancing policies that enhance civil service welfare.
Consequently, the head of service urged public servants to reciprocate the government’s goodwill by actively supporting its broader developmental policies under the OUR EASE agenda.
Providing further details, the Permanent Secretary of the Office of Establishment and Training, Yemi Pirisola, confirmed that roughly 2,500 qualified officers had been shortlisted across state institutions for formal consideration.
Welcoming the announcement, the state Chairman of the Joint Negotiating Council, Comrade Segun Ajiboye, commended Chief Odusanya for advocating for the workforce and expressed optimism that other pending welfare demands would receive similar attention.
