A Sociocultural Group, Ilaje Development Summit Group (IDSG), on Friday commended Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State for following due process and ensure merit in appointing permanent secretaries in the state.
This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Akure by the Deputy Executive Director of IDSG, Mr Ola Judah.
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa had recently appointed 16 permanent secretaries in the state.
The group said the recent appointment of permanent secretaries, as evidenced in the comprehensive release issued by the Head of Service, Mr Bayo Philip, demonstrated adherence to official criteria and due process.
The group said it was noteworthy that many of the newly appointed permanent secretaries had previously served as Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), further validating the merit-based nature of the appointment.
“As stakeholders in the development and progress of our community, IDSG recognises the importance of upholding established criteria in such appointments.
“We acknowledge the critical role of seniority among qualified officers as a major criterion, alongside the exercise of discretion by the governor.
“The recent appointments, as evidenced by the comprehensive release issued by the Head of Service, Mr Bayo Philip, demonstrate adherence to official criteria and due process.
“IDSG notes with satisfaction that civil servants, being the direct stakeholders, have not raised complaints, affirming the legitimacy of the appointments.
“We applaud Mr Bayo Philip for his astute handling of the release, which effectively enlightened civil servants and the public about the positions of the appointees before their formal appointments.
“This approach not only fosters transparency but also mitigates potential politically-motivated tensions among civil servants,” the group said.
The group later congratulated the newly appointed permanent secretaries and Head of Service, and prayed for God’s guidance upon them.
IDSG later frowned at criticism directed towards governor over the appointment of the permanent secretaries, which it said was politically motivated to distract him.
“The group finds it shameful for people from Ilaje, the Governor’s ethnicity, to participate in criticizing him with no justification. The spirit of Brother kill Brother – BKB is of Mr Cain.
Can you be constructive in your criticism for once? ” the statement concluded.
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