₦3.5bn Ogun LG Severance: When leadership meets compassion, By Kayode Akinmade
The Ogun State Government’s payment of the outstanding severance allowances is more than another government expenditure. For many, it was a restoration of hope. The post ₦3.5bn Ogun LG Severance: When leadership meets compassion, By Kayode Akinmade appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Former political office-holders in Ogun State's 20 local government councils and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) have applauded the state government for settling outstanding severance allowances totaling ₦3.503 billion. The beneficiaries, who served between 2016 and 2024, received the payments during a ceremony at the Oba's Complex in Abeokuta.
The government's Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, explained that the ₦3,503,489,479.56 covered 526 former politicians from 2016–2019 and 516 from 2020–2024. Akinmade stated that this payment demonstrated the administration's commitment to good governance and the welfare of political office-holders, as it ensured that legitimate inherited liabilities were not left unpaid.
Beneficiaries, including Hon. Okunade Adebayo, Hon. Abosede Balogun, and Hon. Emiola Ghazal, praised the government for fulfilling their obligations and praised the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs for the transparent and orderly process. Ghazal described the settlement as unprecedented in Ogun State, highlighting the governor's commitment to his promises.
The beneficiaries urged current political office-holders to maintain high standards of service and expressed hope that the administration would continue to support workers and other stakeholders.
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