The Oyo State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has pledged its support and collaboration with the Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission (LGSC), Bashorun Akinwale Akinwole, popularly known as ‘Wolekanle’.
The Union said the pledge was in support of Akinwale’s quest to transform the Local Government system in the state.
Oyo state NULGE President, Comrade Ayobami Adeogun, made this known on Saturday morning in a statement forwarded to Westernmirror.com.ng.
This follows a special reception organized by ‘Ogo Ogbomoso’, a group of Ogbomoso indigenes serving in the Local Government Service.
Comrade Adeogun commended Governor Seyi Makinde for appointing Bashorun Akinwale, describing the move as “timely, well-deserved, and placing a round peg in a round hole.”
He emphasized that the LGSC Chairman’s early achievements have already begun yielding visible results across the service.
Comrade Adeogun expressed gratitude to Governor Makinde for prioritizing competence and merit in his administration’s appointments and welfare programs for local government staff.
“All the benevolence extended to our members by this administration are unprecedented, remarkable, and truly appreciated,” Adeogun said.
The NULGE President highlighted key milestones under Bashorun Akinwale’s leadership, particularly the elevation of over 20 Acting Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs) to substantive roles; a move he described as a demonstration of fairness, growth, and structural progress within the system.
“This is a commendable gesture and a testament to the Chairman’s commitment to fairness, merit, and accelerated development within the service,” he noted.
The event doubled as a celebration of Ogbomoso pride, with Bashorun Akinwale recognized as the youngest and 12th Chairman of the Commission since inception, an achievement described as a symbol of trust in youth leadership and competence.
In his closing remarks, Comrade Adeogun called on union members to remain hopeful, resilient, and united.
“Bountiful joys and good tidings will soon begin to roll in our midst. Let us remain united and focused on building a stronger and more progressive Local Government system,” he urged.
The occasion was graced by numerous dignitaries and stakeholders, including religious leaders, political officeholders, and senior civil servants.
Among them were Bishop David Moradeyo of the Methodist Diocese of Ogbomoso; Vice Chairman of Ogbomoso South Local Government, Hon. Mujidat Kareem (representing the LG Chairman); Hon. George Ogunlade, Chairman, Ogbomoso North LG; Hon. Isaiah Alaba Adegbite, Chairman, Surulere LG; Deacon Taiwo Olafimihan Adewale, Permanent Secretary, LGSC; Mr. Thomas Oguntona, Permanent Secretary, LGSC, Ogbomoso Zone; Dr. Dapo Atoyebi, Permanent Secretary, LGSC, Oke-Ogun Zone 2; Mr. A. A. Adeniran, Chairman of Ogo Ogbomoso and HLGA of Ogbomoso South LG, as well as several Acting HLGAs and Principal Officers in the Local Government Service of Oyo State from the Ogbomoso zone.