The Ekiti State Government has approved the renovation of the state’s secretariat in Ado Ekiti, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.
The State’s Acting Head of Service, Mrs Peju Babafemi, said this after she had inspected the secretariat on Wednesday.
She said that the move was in keeping with the Kayode Fayemi-led administration’s promise to ensure a conducive working environment for the state’s civil servants.
Babafemi said that the visit was also a follow-up to a similar one made by Governor Kayode Fayemi in January.
She said that the government would work out the modalities for the renovation of the secretariat.
NAN also reports that Babafemi inspected buildings being occupied by the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
She expressed her satisfaction with the level of tolerance and attitude among the workers.
She commended their comportment and punctuality to work.
Also, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Tourism and Values Orientation, Dr Adekunbi Obaisi, said that the visit was to ascertain the state of facilities and working conditions of the workers.
She said that based on the steps taken so far by the governor, a better working environment was guaranteed for the workers.