The Oyo State Government has organized an induction workshop for the Thirty-Three (33) Local Government Supervisory Councillors and Special Assistants in the State.
The workshop was held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, over the weekend.
The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde said the induction workshop is aimed at keeping the participants abreast of the current modern trends in local government administration.
Represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Ademola Ojo, Makinde implored them to be agents of change.
He equally urged them to strive to be the best while discharging their duties, giving room for developmental strides in all sectors.
The Commissioner particularly was delighted that Oyo State has witnessed tremendous progress under the able leadership of the State Governor, which is a testimony to the sterling qualities of the governor,which has made the State to be in the front burner of progress, peace, and tranquility.
The Commissioner charged the appointees to see their appointments as a call to serve assiduously with undiluted integrity, credibility, as well as commitment in tandem with the present administration’s bid to sustain quality service delivery and extend dividends of democracy to the grassroots.
He admonished the participants to leverage on the training modules, which have been meticulously designed to boost their understanding on governance.
The training was attended by all the local government area Supervisory Councillors and Special Assistants in the State.