ABIODUN URGES RETIRED HOS, PS TO USE EXPERIENCE FOR POLICY DEVELOPMENT

ABIODUN URGES RETIRED HOS, PS TO USE EXPERIENCE FOR POLICY DEVELOPMENT 
Prince Dapo Abiodun has called for the need to strengthen the bridge between experience and new ideas for the development of the wealth of institutional knowledge within the association to continue enriching policy development, administrative reforms, capacity building and service delivery.

The Governor represented by the Head of Service, Mr. Olanrewaju Saka made this known in his remark at the opening ceremony of the 6th Annual General Meeting of the Association of Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries in Ogun State held at their secretariat, Leme, Abeokuta.


Governor Abiodun said the occasion provides valuable opportunity to celebrate an association whose members represent an important reservoir of knowledge, experience, institutional memory and wisdom accumulated through decades of dedicated service to the State.

He said that the association has demonstrated that its relevance extends beyond the welfare of its members, through mentorship, counsel, constructive engagement and participation in matters concerning public administration, members have continued to contribute to the strengthening of the Civil Service and remain custodians of institutional memory and valuable sources of guidance to succeeding generations.

He encapsulated the administration's  commitment to the welfare of those who had served the State meritoriously as it has expended over #157.9 billion on pension related obligations from May 2019 to September 2026.


Governor Abiodun said 66.75 % of the amount was used for the payment of pension to 16,420 beneficiaries while 18.44% was paid as gratuity to 7,390 beneficiaries and the remaining part was used for other pension related matters.

He said the figures underscore the administration's resolve to honour its obligations to senior citizens and ensure that their years of dedicated service are duly recognised through sustained attention to their welfare.

Prince Abiodun said that retired public servants now have access to quality health care with the Lifetime Insurance Scheme launched in July 2026 through the Ogun State Health Insurance  Scheme as a reflection of the administration conviction that retirement should not be retirement from access to quality healthcare, peace of mind and dignified living.

"Retirement from active service may bring an end to official responsibilities, but it does not diminish the knowledge, experience and commitment of those who have contributed to building the machinery of government. Indeed, the continued engagement of our retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries remains a valuable asset to the State " Prince Abiodun said.

He urged them to use the occasion of the annual general meeting to continue to use their platform to develop ideas and initiatives that will support the transformation of the civil service and contribute to the realization of the ISEYA agenda by working together to preserve the best of the institutional heritage while creating a more innovative, accountable and people-centred public service for the future.

In their separate goodwill messages, President, South West region of the association, Mr. Ademola Badejo said the State has showcased the Ogun standard to the regional level, he urged the members to be visible in all their activities and programmes so that they can be remembered.

He encouraged the incoming executive members to think out of box and not solely depend on government for their needs by harnessing their resources to better the lots of the association.

Also, a member of the Board of Trustees, Rev'd Oye Ositelu appreciated the founding fathers for the solid foundation laid on which the present members build on, he therefore appealed to the members to be more committed and dedicated to the association.

Earlier in his welcome address, the association's president, Engr. Adeniyi Abiola appreciated the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun for his unflinching support towards the association which enabled the executive council and the members to accomplish the tasks before them.

Engr. Abiola said no leader can succeed in isolation and therefore expressed deepest appreciation to the members of board of trustees and elders of the association for their unwavering support and counsel to his committee in the last four years of two terms as the association's president.

He however appealed to the members to freely extend the hands of fellowship and cooperation given to him to the new executive council coming on board as he passed the mantle of leadership.

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