Kogi state governor Yahaya Bello has commended the civil servants of the state for enduring financial constraints in the year 2017.
The governor particularly lauded the workers for their sacrifices during the state government’s civil service reforms.
“I assure you all that in 2018, you shall begin to enjoy some of the immediate benefits of the verification,” governor Bello said in a press statement to mark the New Year 2018.
“As a father and provider, I know the pains and disappointments of not being able to meet the needs of dependants in due season.
“An efficient civil service is the engine room of any government and I am delighted that the Kogi civil service is being repositioned for efficiency, effectiveness and productivity.”
He also commended the people of the state for their cooperation in fighting insecurity.
The statement read in part, “Other initiatives in the agricultural sector shall be rolled out within the first quarter of the year.
“These initiatives shall employ young people and make them agents of wealth creation.
“In order to deliver good governance to all, expansion of infrastructure shall continue in remote and urban areas of our state.
“As we continue to make progress in the new direction towards sustainable development of our state and general well being of our people, I enjoin everyone to remain law abiding.
“It is my fervent hope that the state will witness more peace, more tranquility and more socio-economic growth in the year 2018.”