Ekiti State Governor, Abiodun Oyebanji, has warned the state civil servants against unprofessional conduct that is capable of derailing the goals and objectives of the government.

He warned that indolence and acts that violate civil service rules would not be tolerated, saying that workers must work in tandem with the spirit and focus of the administration and in consonance with the extant rules and regulations.

Oyebanji gave the warning, yesterday, in Ado-Ekiti, during the swearing-in of the new Head of Service, Sunday Komolafe and Prof. Bolaji Aluko, as well as Dapo Karounwi, as commissioners.

He said: “I earnestly urge the Head of Service to be an inspiration to his colleagues across cadres and to ensure that there is no room for indolent and unprofessional conduct. We must all work in tandem with the spirit and focus of this administration and in consonance with the extant rules and regulations.

“The civil service must embrace innovation to improve service delivery. The Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Digital Economy will brief you on our innovation pathway for civil service.

“As officials, we are all expected to demonstrate the highest level of probity, integrity, decency and decorum. As I indicated in my speech during the last batch of swearing-in, we will not tolerate any act of indiscipline, irresponsibility or anything that can embarrass the government.

“Privileges must be used solely for the progress of the people and not for oppressive and accumulative tendencies. As political leaders, you are all expected to be connected at the grassroots and to be worthy stewards of the administration.”

Nothing ignoble or scandalous must be associated with any of us.”

“The new Head of Service is a seasoned and an astute administrator whose appointment was driven by merit and an unblemished record of sound acumen and service. The positive response that accosted his appointment across the rank and file of the Service is an eloquent testimonial to the desirability of his appointment.

“I am, therefore, convinced that he will be able to mobilise and inspire the bureaucratic apparatus of the state for the realisation of our six pillars of administration and continuous implementation of the civil service transformation strategy,” he added.