The Ondo State Head of Service, Chief Segun Odusanya, has referred to as on public servants within the state, to embrace digital transformation, strengthen accountability and enhance service supply to promote good governance.
He mentioned the public service should transfer past routine administrative actions to a result-oriented system succesful of translating authorities insurance policies and programmes into tangible advantages for the folks.
Sina Adeyeye, Director Data, HoS workplace, experiences that Odusanya made the decision throughout the 2026 Public Service Week lecture held on the Worldwide Tradition and Occasion Centre, The Dome, Alagbaka, Akure., the place stakeholders examined the position of the public service in selling good governance.
He mentioned the theme of the celebration, “Harnessing Public Service to Promote Good Governance,” underscored the necessity for a reliable, moral {and professional} workforce to help authorities insurance policies and drive sustainable growth.
In accordance to him, good governance thrives on professionalism, transparency, accountability, effectivity and respect for the rule of regulation.
He famous that rising public expectations and speedy technological development had made it obligatory for the state’s public service to undertake progressive approaches to administration and repair supply.
The Head of Service urged ministries, departments and businesses to eradicate pointless bureaucratic bottlenecks, strengthen inter-agency collaboration and embrace digital options to enhance effectivity and make sure the efficient use of public sources.
“The effectiveness of the public service is measured not merely by the actions we undertake, however by the constructive variations our work makes within the lives of the residents,” he mentioned.
Odusanya burdened that each public servant, irrespective of rank or place, had a duty to uphold integrity, self-discipline and professionalism whereas contributing to the event of Ondo State.
He additionally referred to as for steady studying, efficient management and innovation, noting that the calls for of fashionable governance required public servants to stay responsive to the wants of residents.
The Head of Service mentioned the state authorities had continued to introduce measures aimed toward enhancing staff’ welfare and strengthening institutional growth.
He listed common cost of salaries, recruitment of personnel, filling of vacant positions, capability growth programmes, help for retirees and the harmonisation of salaries for everlasting secretaries and different workers among the many initiatives.
Different interventions, he mentioned, included the cost of terminal examination charges for kids in public major and secondary colleges and the state’s medical health insurance scheme.
Odusanya expressed appreciation to Governor Fortunate Aiyedatiwa for what he described because the administration’s consideration to staff’ welfare {and professional} development.
He, nevertheless, emphasised that improved welfare ought to be matched by better dedication, self-discipline and accountable administration of public sources.
In accordance to him, the state’s public service is dedicated to strengthening institutional capability, selling evidence-based decision-making, enhancing collaboration amongst authorities businesses and adopting fashionable administrative practices.
He urged public servants to regard the celebration as a possibility to renew their dedication to obligation, shield the integrity of public establishments and deal with residents with equity and dignity.
The Head of Service additionally highlighted the significance of the anniversary lecture, panel dialogue and award presentation featured within the celebration.
He mentioned the lecture and panel dialogue would supply alternatives to study methods of strengthening institutional effectiveness and repair supply, whereas the popularity of excellent public servants and organisations would encourage integrity, innovation and dedication.
Odusanya congratulated the award recipients and urged them to maintain the requirements that earned them recognition.
He recommended the organisers, stakeholders and public servants who contributed to the success of the celebration, expressing hope that the discussions would translate into sensible enhancements throughout ministries, departments and businesses.
He reaffirmed the dedication of the state’s public service to supporting authorities priorities and constructing a responsive, environment friendly and citizen-focused system succesful of advancing sustainable growth.
