By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
The Ondo State Government says it has commenced the 2026 promotion exercise for over 3,000 workers across the state public service.
The state Head of Service, Mr Bayo Philip, who flagged off the exercise on Monday in Akure, explained that the workers had completed their three-year waiting period and had been pencilled down for the exercise.
Philip said the prospective workers had been found deserving of promotion and were invited for interviews.
He charged them to maintain good conduct and uphold ethical standards for the smooth conduct of the exercise, which would ensure it is completed within the shortest possible time.
“We appreciate the state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, for always approving the yearly exercise without skipping any year since his assumption of office.
“There are states in the federation that either approve promotion in arrears for many years or without immediate financial benefits. We have it good under the present administration,” he said.
The HOS, therefore, charged the officers to reciprocate the gesture by rededicating themselves to efficient service delivery, “because their eventual promotion is a call to higher responsibility.”
Also, the Permanent Secretary, Office of Establishment and Training, Mrs Olufunke Dare-Atunse, commended the leadership of Philip, which she said led to the early commencement of the exercise.
Dare-Atunse added that the HOS had always been liberal in handling issues relating to workforce welfare.
She thanked the governor for prioritising the welfare of public servants in the state.
(NAN)