SSG URGES CIVIL SERVANTS TO INVEST IN LIQUID OUTLAY

SSG URGES CIVIL SERVANTS TO INVEST IN LIQUID OUTLAY
Just as 2015 begins, civil servants have been called upon to invest their income in liquid assets, treasury bills, bonds, and other financial products, so as to generate more income and build a sustainable future that will improve their financial and living status.
The Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Aderotimi Adelola, stated this during a send off ceremony organized for four retiring staff of the Cabinet and Special Services Department, Governor’s office in Akure.
Adelola who stated that the unsurpassed way of making wealth is involving in liquid investment, maintained that such investment would improve their standard of living, widen their scope, and create a better life and business after retirement.
He also identified self employment as the best form of employment, saying that they should imbibe the spirit of youngster in order to put in their best in their jobs and excel in their endeavours.
The Secretary to the State Government informed the retiring Civil Servants that they should build their business and life – after service around their hobby, so as to sustain their interest and put away discouragement.
Adelola maintained that the celebration is in commemoration of good and productive service of the retiring officers, adding that they have worked excellently, transparently and successfully for the development of the government.
Commenting on the retiring officers, the Secretary, Cabinet and Special Services Department, Mr. Gbenga Elewuju, explained that the staff have done well and the event is in appreciation of their service for the state, while urging them to remain dedicated to their endeavours in life.
Corroborating his view, the Director, State Tenders Board, Mr. Oluwagbemiga Akingbesote and the Director, Finance and Administration, General Administration Department, Governor’s Office, Mr. Yemi Ogunduboye, said the retirees have contributed very well to the development of peace in Ondo State, as the department has been assisting the government in the implementation of policies; stressing that the department will continue to tap on their wealth of experience to ensure better governance.
They added that the staff have a very good interpersonal relationship and has justified the confidence the government has in them by diligently delivering their responsibilities while in service, noting that everyone is needed in the running of the day to day activities of the government.
Similarly, the Director, Cabinet Matters, Mr. Dele Jemilugba, who congratulated the retirees stressed that they are being honoured because they served well and maintained that it is not automatic for an organization to honour retiring officers, but only the diligent ones.
In response, one of the retiring officers, Mrs. Victoria Busari, appreciated the department for organizing the programme for them, adding that God shall continually uphold them. She also appealed to workers to be dedicated to their duties; no matter the position they occupy in order to achieve collective success.
Similarly, other retirees, Mrs. Dorcas Ijadowole and Mrs. Olufunke Ojo, urged civil servants to be loyal to their job, believing that success will be achieved.

Ayokunle Ikusemiju,
Press Officer,
Office of the SSG