The Executive Chairman of Okemesi/Ido-Ile Local Council Development Area in Ekiti State, Hon. Ajibade Sunday Owolabi, has congratulated workers in the LCDA and Ekiti State as the nation commemorates the 2025 Workers’ Day.
In a statement issued by his media office on Thursday in Okemesi-Ekiti, Hon. Ajibade appreciated the workers for their continued commitment and cordial relationship with the government at all levels.
The Council boss lauded the dedication, resilience and contributions of Nigerian workers to national development, particularly those serving at the grassroots level.
Hon. Ajibade emphasised that the progress of any society depends on the productivity and commitment of its workforce, pledging continued support for staff welfare and improved working conditions within the council.
“As we mark this year’s Workers’ Day, I salute the sacrifices and steadfastness of all workers. Your role in building a better Nigeria, especially at the local grassroots level, cannot be overstated,” he said.
Hon. Ajibade expressed appreciation to the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, for making the welfare of workers a top priority in his administration. He commended the governor for regular payment of salaries, timely promotion of workers, clearing of backlog salaries and leave bonuses owed by past administrations, implementation of the new minimum wage with one of the best salary structures in the country, as well as the appointment of three permanent secretaries at the Local Government Service.
He urged the workers to see the importance of today’s celebration as another opportunity to recommit themselves to the task of taking Okemesi/Ido-Ile and Ekiti State to greater heights. “There is no room for excuses or underperformance anymore,” he added, stressing that “to whom much is given, much is expected.”
He called on all workers to continue supporting Governor Oyebanji’s administration in his vision to build a more prosperous Ekiti, assuring the governor of unwavering grassroots support from the people of the Council.