Gov Adeleke Calls Osun LG Workers’ Return-To-Work Decision ‘Positive Devt For Grassroots Governance’
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has commended the state chapter of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) for its return-to-work resolution calling the decision ‘patriotic and people-oriented’.
The LG workers are expected to return to work tomorrow, January 5, 2026.
In a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com by his spokesperson, Mr Olawale Rasheed the governor called the return-to-work announcement, ‘positive development for grassroots governance’ adding that the resolve of the workers to return to work affirms the sensitivity of the labour movement to the yearnings and aspirations of the people, expressing optimism that January 5th will mark a new beginning for activated services and social deliveries to the people at the grassroots level.
The governor, who described local government as the best way to reach the residents and citizens of any state, noted further that the labour leaders have demonstrated faith in responsible leadership while commending the police authorities for its recent decision to enforce law and order at the local government secretariats.
‘As much as I am commending the NULGE leadership, I must also appreciate the Inspector General of Police, the Assistant Inspector General of Police for Zone 11 and the Osun State Commissioner of Police for their commitment to providing security to ensure lawful resumption of activities at the local government secretariats.
The state police command has acted responsibly to prevent anarchy and violence being plotted by some elements. The prompt action of the police has nipped in the bud any untoward happening across our secretariats. We hope to see the state police Command follow through its directive against the evil plot to disrupt return to work by the workers.
Our government is not opposed to local government autonomy. The presidential decision on local government autonomy has good intentions of devolving good governance to the local level. We support it. What we however advocate is that rule of law and due process must never be sacrificed on the altar of political shenanigans.
The constitution and the laws on the local government system must be complied with in financial, administrative and other matters. The rightfully elected leadership of the local government should also not be denied their legitimate rights to exercise their mandate. This has been our position.
We welcome the workers’ decision to return to work. We commend the police and other security agencies for keeping our state peaceful. Only under a harmonious atmosphere can the dividends of democracy be sufficiently delivered. We need peace, unity and adherence to democratic principles’ the governor added-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08035023079, 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
