Oyo Govt Approves Conversion for 654 Officers, Boosting Career Prospects

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the conversion of 654 officers across various cadres in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of the state. The beneficiaries, who are officers in sub-officer cadres ranging from junior to senior levels, had enhanced their qualifications by acquiring relevant and approved courses from recognised tertiary institutions.

Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, Kamoru Aderibigbe, stated that the approval will not only lead to improved remuneration for the affected officers but also provide them with the opportunity to attain the peak of their careers within the civil service. Aderibigbe urged the beneficiaries to regard the gesture by Governor Seyi Makinde as a special privilege and to reciprocate it with increased dedication, diligence, and commitment to service.

The chairman expressed appreciation to the governor for what he described as an unprecedented end-of-year goodwill gesture to workers in Oyo State. This move demonstrates Governor Makinde’s commitment to the welfare of workers in the state.