Breaking: Gov Makinde Sanctions Conversion Of 654 Oyo Civil Servants, Ending Job Uncertainty

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has given approval for the conversion of 654 civil servants across different cadres in the state’s Ministries, Departments and Agencies, a development seen as a significant boost to staff morale and career advancement.

The decision was announced in a statement released on Friday by the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, in Ibadan.

Speaking on the development, the Chairman of the Oyo State Civil Service Commission, Kamoru Aderibigbe, said the beneficiaries are officers in sub-officer cadres at both junior and senior levels of the service.

He explained that the officers became eligible for conversion after upgrading their academic and professional qualifications through relevant and approved courses obtained from recognised tertiary institutions nationwide.

Aderibigbe noted that the approval would improve the welfare of the affected workers and open up clearer pathways for career progression.

According to him, “Beyond enhanced remuneration, the conversion will enable the beneficiaries to rise to the highest levels attainable in their respective careers within the civil service.”

He urged the officers to regard the governor’s approval as a special privilege and to respond with greater commitment, diligence and responsibility in carrying out their official duties.

The commission chairman also commended Governor Makinde for what he described as an unprecedented end-of-year gesture to workers, adding that the move further reflects the administration’s strong commitment to workers’ welfare and the continuous professional development of the Oyo State civil service.