This information was provided by the state’s head of service, Mr. Kayode Ogundele, in a statement released by the ministry’s press officer, Mr. Shina Adeyeye, and made accessible to our correspondent in Akure on Tuesday.

In the statement, Ogundele claimed that the governor’s permission was in line with the necessary adjustment brought on by the adoption of the nation’s 2019 national minimum wage.

The declaration read, “No less than 11,654 officers from the State Civil Service and 11,659 from the Local Governments’ Service who retired before January 1, 2020. The new permission would be advantageous for the current minimum wage regime’s effective date.”

While congratulating the state’s pensioners, Ogundele commended the governor for prioritizing the welfare of all state workers while also paying attention to the retirees’ needs.

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Governor Akeredolu commended Governor Oyetola for prioritizing the welfare of the populace throughout his administration.

He pointed out that by wisely using the little resources at his disposal, the governor of Osun State has demonstrated his dedication to his people.

On the governor of Osun State’s request, Governor Akeredolu officially opened the flyover, which was constructed by Governor Oyetola.

The Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu, and a few other members of the State Executive Council accompanied the governor of Ondo State.

Governor Akeredolu praised Governor Oyetola for his service to the people of Osun and said he is a trustworthy ally and performer.

Arakunrin Akeredolu praised Oyetola for his insistence on carrying out the mandate that the people of Osun state had granted him.

He praised Oyetola’s perseverance in making sure that morality stays the cornerstone of state administration while he was in office.

The Governor, who emphasized that Governor Oyetola has done a good job of living up to the trust placed in him, claimed that history will remember him for the substantial steps he took in governance despite the numerous difficulties the State faced.

Governor Akeredolu said: “I recognize the crucial role which infrastructural development plays in the affairs of a society.

“It is given that living in an environment will be stress-free if the necessary socio-economic amenities are emplaced.

“The improvement in the quality of infrastructure in a society affects, positively, the living conditions of the people. They are the direct beneficiaries of projects such as this very important one we are commissioning today.”

Earlier at the Government House where he was received by Governor Oyetola, his deputy, Mr. Benedict Alabi, and other members of the state executive council, Governor Akeredolu said his Osun counterpart has done his best.

His words: “You have proven that with the limited resources, you cared so much about your people. Anybody can say anything, but for us who are close to Osun State, we know you have done wonderfully well.

“I can beat my chest and say that nobody can beat your record. As you are struggling to get this mandate back, the record you have put down is there. We know the number of roads you have done. We know the Health Centers you have worked on. Congratulate yourself, you have done well.”

“Inviting me to commission this project, I do not see it as an entitlement but a rare honor. I am very grateful,” Governor Akeredolu added.

Responding, Governor Oyetola thanked Governor Akeredolu for the love he always shows him and his administration.

He described Arakunrin Akeredolu as the commander of the Southwest Governors who has earned the forum’s respect.

“I’m most grateful for the love you have always shown me. The love has always been demonstrated beyond a reasonable doubt. What is important for us is to serve, whether it is appreciated or not,” Governor Oyetola said.

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The President urges the Akeredolu family members to draw strength from the life lessons taught by Mama, the values of care and compassion she inculcated in them, and the sacrifices she made for her children to succeed in life.

President Buhari prays for the peaceful repose of the soul of the departed and urges the family to hold fast to their faith and trust in God to guide them through this difficult period.

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According to the records, Ibrahim received the first Doctor of Business degree to be awarded by the university since it was established in 1209.

In his address at the graduation ceremony and faculty launch in honour of Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim held at the University of Cambridge Arms Hotel, United Kingdom, on Saturday, revealed that Ibrahim’s dissertation was on “How Megaprojects Are Damaging Nigeria And How To Fix It.”

He also disclosed that the All Progressives Congress’ senatorial candidate for Ondo South in the forthcoming general elections “completed the degree in record six months before the university’s four years.”

In the dissertation, Ibrahim was able to identify 11,886 abandoned Nigeria Federal Government projects.

According to Akeredolu, “Specific to Nigeria and as pointed out in the dissertation, just three abandoned projects equal 60 percent of our national debt. The Lagos-Badagry Express Road, the Ajaokuta Steel project, and the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Project (SURE-P) project.

“At all times, the Federal Government abandoned 60 percent of every project and the Nigeria national Library where over N200 billion has been spent, is abandoned.”

Expressing his excitement about the record being made by the Ondo State-born business mogul, Governor Akeredolu said: “It is not only a matter of great joy, but the event also marks a significant punctuation in the history of our dear state and country, that a prominent citizen of Ondo State and Nigeria is the first person. To be admitted to complete the degree of Doctor of Business from the Judge Business School.”

Akeredolu, therefore, appreciated the University of Cambridge “for the incredible opportunities given to Dr. Jimoh to be the first in the Business doctorate programme of the university, as I’m told, the first in 800 years.”

He disclosed that his administration and the nation at large would exploit and explore Dr. Ibrahim’s newly acquired knowledge.

“We return home with joy and an excellent opportunity to improve megaprojects knowledge with new skills acquired by Dr. Jimoh, which, once put into use in our country, will surely change the narratives.

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