Ondo State Government Recruits 6,000 Workers and Funds Loans

The Ondo State Government has successfully recruited approximately 6,000 personnel since 2024 and has approved a N500 million seed fund aimed at supporting housing and vehicle loan schemes for public servants. Chief Segun Odusanya, the Head of Service, made this announcement during a press briefing on Monday at the Cocoa Conference Hall in Akure, marking the commencement of the 2026 Public Service Week celebration.

Odusanya noted that the administration of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has also revised loan ceilings and Duty Tour Allowance for public servants on official assignments. He confirmed that all officers eligible for promotion in the 2026 cycle have received their promotion letters, with preparations for the 2027 promotion exercise already in progress.

The recruitment focused on critical sectors such as health, education, justice, works, and forestry to address manpower shortages. Odusanya urged the government to implement affordable mass transit and develop low-cost housing estates to alleviate financial burdens on workers, emphasizing that improved welfare must be accompanied by discipline and accountability.