Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, yesterday, celebrated the Valentine’s Day for workers in the state with talent hunt and other competitions. The event organised by the state government in Osogbo, Adeleke restated his commitment to the welfare of public servants in the state.

Represented by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Teslim Igbalaye, the governor said: “Worldwide, today (Tuesday) is the remembrance of sacrifice of love, brotherhood and fraternity among humanity. The symbolism of the day is the imperative of love, sharing, caring and supporting one another for collective good.

“It is, therefore, a call on leaders to be people-oriented and for the followers to be supportive of the leadership. Our gathering is, in effect, a reaffirmation of our joint resolution to act only in communal interest.”

In his remarks, the Head of Service (HoS), represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Adelani Aderinola, described Adeleke as worker-friendly leader, whose administration deserves the support of the entire Osun workforce.

Aderinola appreciated the governor for approving to offset the backlog of modulated salaries and implementation of their promotion. He called on workers to reciprocate the good gesture through dedication to duty and neatness of their workplaces.

Speaking in the same vein, the President, Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU), Osun State chapter, Kehinde Araposo, explained that Adeleke attended to 85 per cent of workers’ requests in less than three months.

Describing the governor as a pro-workers leader, who is showing love to them, he commended the many projects executed by the government.