By Asubiojo G .O
The atmosphere at Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government was on Tuesday,filled with optimism, enlightenment, and a renewed sense of public service as twenty newly recruited staff of the Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) were formally oriented into the noble traditions and responsibilities of the civil service.
The recruitment, made possible through the humane and visionary approval of the Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, widely known as BAO, represents a strategic investment in the future of Ekiti’s youthful workforce. It also reflects the government’s commitment to empowering capable youths and integrating them into the administrative framework of governance for sustainable development across the state.
The twenty newly employed officers, drawn from the thirteen major departments of the Local Government system, were posted to Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government. Their induction was marked by a well-structured in-house orientation programme designed to acquaint them with the ethical standards, operational procedures, and institutional culture expected of public servants within the Local Government Service.
The orientation cum in- house training exercise brought together the crème de la crème of the council’s political leadership and administrative hierarchy, creating a platform where experience met aspiration. It was a moment of mentorship, reflection, and institutional transmission of values from seasoned leaders to the emerging generation of public officers.
In his address, the charismatic Chairman of Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government, Honourable Oluwatuyi Oluwagbenga, popularly known as “CHENCO,” warmly welcomed the newly recruited staff into the system. Still basking in the affirmation of his second-term mandate, the Chairman encouraged the young officers to justify the confidence reposed in them by the government and the people.
Honourable Oluwatuyi,urged them to embrace punctuality, diligence, and unwavering commitment in the discharge of their official duties. According to him, their appointment is not only a recognition of their individual abilities but also a source of pride for their families and communities.
The Chairman further emphasised the importance of loyalty to the government and respect for constituted authority, advising the new staff to cultivate discipline while learning from the wealth of experience possessed by their departmental heads. He also encouraged them to pursue further academic and professional development that would position them for greater accomplishments within the civil service.
The Head of Local Government Administration (HLA), Mrs. Akinbobola Deborah-Bosede, in her insightful remarks, delivered a comprehensive orientation on the ethical pillars that sustain the civil service system. Drawing from her wealth of administrative experience, she highlighted critical values such as official secrecy, discipline, honesty, loyalty, obedience, and dedication to duty.
She reminded the newly recruited officers that postings and transfers are integral aspects of the civil service structure, designed to broaden professional exposure and strengthen institutional efficiency, she therefore, encouraged them to remain adaptable, modest, and focused in their assignments.
Mrs. Akinbobola also advised them to maintain exemplary personal conduct, cautioning against lifestyles that could undermine their professional integrity.
Mrs Akinbobola assured them, however, that with diligence and upright character, they would find the working environment within Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government both rewarding and fulfilling, especially under the leadership of a vibrant and proactive Chairman supported by a team of competent Directors.
Adding his voice to the orientation, the Director of Administration, Prince Peters Adegoke, charged the new staff to approach their duties with dynamism and professionalism. He encouraged them to utilise their talents, skills, and intellectual capacity in enhancing administrative efficiency within the council.
He also emphasised the importance of respecting organisational hierarchy, maintaining cordial relationships with superiors, and strictly adhering to the established order of service guiding the public sector.
The orientation programme ultimately stood as a landmark moment in the administrative life of the council—a symbolic gateway through which the newly recruited staff formally entered the disciplined and structured world of public service.
For the young officers, it was more than an induction; it was a call to purpose, a reminder that public service remains a sacred trust between government and the people. With guidance from experienced administrators and visionary leadership, the newly recruited staff now embark on a journey of service, growth, and meaningful contribution to grassroots governance in Ekiti State.
