Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of the State of Osun has authenticated the payments of severance package to the immediate past local government councilors and Chairmen in the State.
Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prince Adebayo Yekeen Adeleke, disclosed this in a statement.
The elected council officers whose tenure ended on February 5, 2021, are expected to get the package anytime soon.
The Commissioner noted that, It is also a gesture of appreciation to the officers for their service to their respective Councils and to the state in general.
The statement partly reads, โGovernor Oyetola, a leader who understands the values of service, appreciates the individual contributions of these officers to the development of the state and to their respective councils.
โHe has approved thus that we commence payment of severance package for each officer as an overt expression of his appreciation of their services. Governor Oyetola wishes them well in their future endeavoursโ.