The Chairman, Esan Central Local Government Area, Hon. Paul Iyoha has assured members of staff of the Council of his administration’s commitment to providing them with a more conducive working environment for effective service delivery.
The Chairman, who gave this assurance during an inspection tour at the Council’s Secretariat in Irrua, expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of facilities and offices at the Council. He, therefore, assured the staff that in line with Governor Obaseki’s institutional reforms of ensuring a motivated workforce, his administration would swing into action in providing them with the necessary tools and working environment.
“Today, we decided to go round the Secretariat and see for ourselves what we have on ground to enable us know the next step to take. To some extent, what we see here is not encouraging. The offices are not spacious and we have cases where so many workers try to manage and squeeze themselves into small rooms,” the chairman said.
“When workers have a comfortable working environment, they will be excited to leave their homes and go to work. But in situations where the offices are not conducive, coming to work can become a challenge,” he said.
Appreciating the workers for their effort and determination to deliver despite the challenges faced, Hon. Iyoha assured them that the Secretariat would be duly renovated with standard office spaces fit for the execution of their duties.
The Chairman explained that his administration would do all in its power, within the shortest possible time, to ensure that the workforce in the Council is highly motivated by focusing on projects that will guarantee the welfare of all.
In her response, the Head of Local Government Administration (HOLGA), Esan Central Local Government Area, Mrs. Okhiku Osabhie thanked the Chairman for his resolve to renovate and fix their offices, assuring him of the maximum support and commitment of members of staff towards ensuring the success of his tenure as Chairman.
Members of the Chairman’s entourage included the Vice-Chairman of the Local Government Council, Hon. Nicholas Selo Ojeme, legislative members, the HOLGA, directors, among others.
