Ondo issues notice for verification of workers

The Ondo State Government has issued notification for biometric verification of its civil servants.

The government said that the verification of the state workforce was to ensure accurate data across all levels.

The Head of Service(HoS), Mr Bayo Philip, who made the disclosure on Tuesday, explained that the verification exercise was aimed at enhancing efficiency, in line with the government’s commitment to fiscal discipline.

“The essence of this biometric verification is to know the respective levels of every public servant. It is not intended to scare anyone but rather to ensure accountability within the system,” he explained.

He also disclosed that the implementation of the N73,000 new minimum wage for civil servants in the state has commenced, with the salaries reflecting the new wage structure been paid.

“On behalf of all public servants in Ondo State, I express our gratitude to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for keeping to his promise.

“I urge civil servants to double their productivity and make the all-round development of the state their priority,” he said.