Emmanuel lkpeama
It was a cheering news when the Local Government Service Commission announced that holders of Diploma certificate in Local Government Administration coordinated by the Lagos State University (LASU) and Public Service Staff Development Centre (PSSDC) has been recognised and approved for advancement by the Governor of Lagos State Mr Babajide Olushola Sanwo- Olu.
This news broke out when the Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission Hon. Kamal Ayinde Bayewu paid a working visit to Somolu Local Government.
“With this new development, if you remained stagnant, you will have yourself to blame.This administration is doing everything possible to ensure that you welfare is better.”he said .
The Commission explained that many retirees complained that their benefits were delayed without explaining the reasons behind the delay.
“We are all aware that there are Service documents that should be submitted at the Pension’s Office at a stipulated time before we exit the Service.”
“Many retirees neglect this vital assignment untill they retired.Let me say it loud and clear;Submit all the relevant Service Documents before you retire”.he submitted
The Commission Chairman also advised members of the Management to train their subordinates,in order for them to be better officers,now and in the future.
Investigator news reports that the Executive Chairman of Somolu Local Government who was represented by the Secretary to the Local Government Hon. Dele Afolabi received commendation for prioritizing staff welfare, through the provision of a conducive working environment, regular staff training,staff buses,payment of bonuses during festive periods among others.
Hon. Bayewu prayed that the in-Coming Chairman will continue from where the current Chairman Hon.Abdul- Hammed Salawu “Dullar” will stop.
Present during the working visit were the Commissioner representing Lagos Division Hon. Hakeem Adisa Bamgbola, Member representing Ikeja Division Hon.Taofik Adaranijo,Member representing Epe Division Hon. Ahmed Seriki, Director of Establishment,Mrs Olawunmi Dada represented the PS Establishment and Training,Mrs Bibilomo Olushekun, Director of Adm. and HR Commission Mrs. Adebola Ajayi, represented the PS Local Government Service Commission,Mrs. Abosede George.
Others are the Council Manager Somolu Local Government Mr.Peter Abiodun Babington,Director Public Affairs Olusegun Akinyemi,Director Waste Management and Environmental services Sanitarian Hafeez Ogunbekun,Head of Budget, Planning and Statistics Olufemi Giwa, Human Resources Officer Mr.Muftau Oyefolu,the Council Treasurer Mr.Abayomi Odusanya,the Medical officer Of Health Dr. Mrs. Bidemi Agboola,top management staff from the Commission and Somolu Local Government,NULGE Chairman Comrade Waheed Bello and others.
