LGSC KICKS OFF WORKING VISITS TO LG/LCDAs
The Chairman, Local Government Service Commission (LGSC), Mr. Kamal Bayewu, has kicked off his working visit to the Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas of Lagos State.
Speaking during his visits to Ojo LG, Oto-Awori and Iba LCDAs, Bayewu commended the achievements of the Chairmen as well as their cordial relationships with all stakeholders in their communities.
He encouraged all their staff to be diligent, resourceful and continue to maintain harmonious relationships with the stakeholders, while also supporting the executives to achieve optimal results and success.
The Chairman spoke extensively on service delivery and the need for improved Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for the development of the Councils, reiterating that revenue generation is vital for the development and growth of the Local Councils across the State.
Admonishing the staff on abscondment, leave matters, falsification of service dates and documents, Bayewu implored them to exhibit good character on their jobs for optimum performance, informing that Local Council workers will soon be called for verification at the Service Commission.
He also disclosed that officers on Grade Levels 07-12 should expect to be moved within their division while Grade Levels 13-17 are expected to work anywhere within the State so as to learn, unlearn and relearn in a bid to occupy positions of higher responsibilities.
The Permanent Secretary, Local Government Service Commission, Mr. Abiodun Bamgboye, enjoined all staff to be guided by the Public Service Rules, Financial Regulations and other extant guidelines in the course of discharging their duties effectively and efficiently.
On the issue of tax clearance, Bamgboye encouraged the staff to update their records with the Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) and directed the Council Treasurers to ensure that all outstanding tax records are updated.
He averred that diplomas and certificates acquired at University are for proficiency not for career advancement while encouraging the staff to join their various professional institutions for more exposure in their various field or discipline.
On her part, Mrs. Kikelomo Bolarinwa, Permanent Secretary Local Government Establishments, Training & Pensions, urged the staff to always present themselves for training and timelines for information should be strictly observed.
While reminding the staff about their Oath of Secrecy, she charged them to ensure that information is passed through the appropriate quarters rather than the social media.
The Chairmen of Ojo LG, Oto-Awori LCDA and Iba LCDA appreciated the LGSC delegation led by the Chairman for the official visit and assured the team of improved service delivery to the residents of the communities.
The visiting entourage also included the Commission Members: Mr. Kamal Bayewu, Chairman: Engr. Biodun Orekoya, Commissioner (Ikorodu Division); Mr. Akeem Bamgbola, Commissioner (Lagos Division); Mr. Ahmed Seriki, Commissioner (Epe Division); Mr. Taofeek Adaranijo, Commissioner (Ikeja Division) and the Management team of both Government Agencies.
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PIX 1: The Chairman (LGSC), Mr. Kamal Bayewu, addressing the Management and Staff of Ojo Local Government during the Local Government Service Commission’s working visit.
PIX 2: The Permanent Secretary (LGSC), Mr. Abiodun Bamgboye, speaking at the working visit of the Local Government Service Commission in Iba Local Council Development Area.
PIX 3: The Permanent Secretary (LGET&P), Mrs. Kikelomo Bolarinwa, delivering her address during the working visit of the Local Government Service Commission at Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area.
PIX 4: (L-R) The Permanent Secretary (LGSC), Mr. Abiodun Bamgboye; Commissioner (Lagos Division), Mr. Akeem Bamgbola; Commissioner (Ikeja Division), Mr. Taofeek Adaranijo; Commissioner (Ikorodu Division), Engr. Biodun Orekoya; Chairman (LGSC), Mr. Kamal Bayewu; the Vice-Chairman (Ojo LG), Mrs. Edna Uche Ubochi; Commissioner (Epe Division) Mr. Ahmed Seriki; the Permanent Secretary (LGET&P), Mrs. Kikelomo Bolarinwa; some members of the Management Team and staff (LGSC and LGET&P) during the working of the Local Government Service Commission at Iba Local Government.
PIX 5: Cross-section of the Management Team of Oto-Awori LCDA during the working visit of the Local Government Service Commission to LGs/LCDAs.
PIX 6: Cross-section of the staff of Iba LCDA during the working visit of the Local Government Service Commission to LGs/LCDAs.
