By: Asubiojo G. O
The Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government commenced the 2026 administrative year on a spiritually uplifting note, as management and staff converged for a special session of praise, adoration, thanksgiving and prayers, seeking divine guidance for a productive and prosperous year.
The well-attended programme, held at the Local Government Secretariat, brought together top government functionaries, administrative officers, union leaders and staff across departments, creating an atmosphere filled with gratitude, reflection and renewed hope.
Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Irepodun/Ifelodun Branch, Comrade Aina Olawole Festus (popularly known as Lawii), used the opportunity to re-echo the pragmatic welfare needs of staff. He noted that adequate attention to staff welfare would further encourage optimal performance and dedication to official duties. He therefore urged the Executive Chairman and his management team to, as a matter of urgency, intensify efforts toward addressing staff needs as and when due.
In his address, the Executive Chairman, Honourable Oluwatuyi, expressed profound gratitude to God for the gift of life and the successful transition into the new year. He described the prayer session as a symbolic foundation for purposeful governance, unity and excellence in service delivery.
Hon. Oluwatuyi reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare and well-being of local government staff, assuring that deliberate and sustained measures would be taken to improve working conditions, staff motivation and overall productivity.
According to him, “A motivated workforce remains the backbone of effective governance. My administration is resolute in ensuring that staff welfare receives the attention it deserves, as we collectively strive to move Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government to greater heights.”
Also speaking, the Head of Local Government Administration (HLGA), Mrs. Akinbobola Deborah-B, urged staff to remain committed to professionalism and efficiency in the discharge of their duties. She assured that the demands raised by the NULGE Chairman, alongside inputs from staff, would be objectively reviewed and addressed in due course.
The prayer session featured spirited praise, heartfelt thanksgiving and intercessory prayers for peace, progress, economic stability and administrative success within the local government and the state at large.
Staff members and union representatives, in their separate remarks, commended the Executive Chairman for his inclusive leadership style and people-oriented vision, but charged him to upgrade his proactive attendance to staff development and demands ,as and at when due;describing the programme as timely, reassuring and confidence-building.
The event concluded on a note of renewed optimism, as participants expressed strong belief that the year 2026 would usher in greater achievements, harmonious labour relations and improved service delivery across Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government.
