Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, has outlined a performance-based approach for the continued tenure of executives, following a three-day retreat for government officials and permanent secretaries.
Stressing a departure from business as usual, Governor Oyebanji urged executives to view their roles as a call to public service rather than self-enrichment.
He announced plans for individual meetings with commissioners to address challenges and underscored the forthcoming 2024 budget’s zero-based structure, focusing on critical issues from the retreat.
The governor’s stance on prioritizing service over mediocrity was clear, emphasizing consequences for underperformance.
While extending well wishes for their new roles, Governor Oyebanji affirmed a commitment to their welfare.
Some of the resolutions reached during the retreat include the following:
That participants should have the right mindset by prioritizing the
interest of the citizenry and implementing programmes and projects that will
add value to the people of the State.
That participants should utilize the limited resources at Government’s
disposal efficiently to ensure value for money.
To improve the State ’s macroeconomic indices such as
unemployment, poverty rate, GDP growth, recurrent-capital expenditure
ratio and financial inclusion.
To boost Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) by enhancing the
use of technology in collection, widening the tax net and strengthening
collaboration with revenue-generating MDAs.
To improve Federal presence in Ekiti State and strengthen
collaboration with the Federal
Government to generate more employment and boost State revenue.
That the State will explore and exploit the mineral resources
available in the State to the
benefit of the Government and people of Ekiti.
That the State will strengthen waste management with a view to
enhancing the overall quality of the environment.
That the State will take concrete steps to enhance access to
financial credit facilities by
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) amongst other resolutions amongst others.
