The Ondo State Government has directed the immediate payment of the 2026 leave bonus to state and local government workers, while preparations begin for the 2027 promotion exercise.
The Head of Service, Chief Segun Odusanya, disclosed this at a press briefing in Akure to herald the 2026 Public Service Week celebration.
Orange FM’s Olumide Adeluwoye reports that Odusanya said Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa had directed the Accountant-General to ensure the prompt payment of the entitlement to state government workers, adding that payment of the 2026 leave bonus to local government workers had commenced.
On career progression, the Head of Service said promotion letters had been issued to all officers who successfully completed the 2026 promotion exercise.
He added that a directive had also been issued for the commencement of preparations for the 2027 promotion exercise.
Odusanya reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to workers’ welfare and also clarified issues relating to pensions and gratuities.
The six-day programme for the 2026 Public Service Week celebration was unveiled at the briefing.
The celebration, themed “Harnessing Public Service for Good Governance,” is expected to promote professionalism, accountability and effective service delivery, while strengthening public trust in governance.
