By Sunday Olatunji
Mrs Bolaji YinkaJegede,a staff member of Ado-Central Local Council Development Area( LCDA),Ado-Ekiti was on Thursday, October 23,2025 ceremoniously bowed out of active service of Ekiti State Local Government Service having attained the statutory retirement age of sixty years .
A colourful ceremony was held at the Council Secretariat, organised by the Department of Finance & Supply, with top management, friends, and well-wishers in attendance to honour her service.
In his remarks, Chairman of the Council, Engr. Toyin Ojo, FNSE, represented by Mr. Olabiyi Segun, Head of Local Government Administration (HLA), congratulated the celebrant on successfully completing her career.
Ojo lauded the retiree for her remarkable contributions to the Council’s advancement, urging her to sustain the qualities that had earned her recognition as a bold, frank, efficient, and forthright officer.
The chairman also encouraged the staff to emulate Jegede’s exemplary work ethic and strive to leave a lasting legacy, urging them to consider the enduring impact of their service.
Speaking ,the Director of Finance & Supply of the Council ,Mrs Akinyemi Cecilia praised the celebrant’s dedication to duty .She described her as an industrious and dependable officer who deserved to be celebrated .She prayed to God to grant her sound health to enjoy her retirement.
In her valedictory speech , Mrs. Jegede expressed gratitude to God for granting her the rare privilege of retiring with joy. She recounted her challenging experiences, thanking God for the triumphant outcome. She thanked her relatives, children, and friends for their unwavering support so far .
Mrs.Jegede advised her colleagues to remain dedicated and committed to duty, inspiring them to strive for excellence.
The event featured a word of exaltation, cutting of a birthday cake, presentation of gifts, and goodwill messages.
Mrs Jegede ,a native of Oye Ekiti joined the Ekiti State Local Government Service in 1994 as a Revenue Collector, rising through the ranks to retire as a Principal Executive Officer (GD) Treasury. She served in various local governments, including Oye, Gbonyin,Ise and Ado -Central LCDA leaving an indelible mark .
