Chairman of Isoko South LGA, Delta State, Hon. Friday Ovoke Warri, has pledged unwavering commitment to the full implementation of the SERVICOM initiative in the council.
Hon. Warri who gave the charge on Wednesday, during a courtesy visit from the Senior Policy Adviser to the Governor, Hon. Funkekeme Solomon, who led a team from SERVICOM to the council secretariat in Oleh, Delta state, stressed the need for civil servants to uphold professionalism, punctuality, and consistent presence at their duty posts, regardless of location.
He expressed concern over the growing trend of absenteeism among civil servants, particularly on Fridays, describing it as unacceptable and detrimental to public service delivery. According to him, “Some workers have turned every last working day of the week into a public holiday, yet they expect to enjoy the full benefits of government employment. That culture must stop.”
Warri further stated that his administration was ready to partner with SERVICOM and all relevant stakeholders to ensure the success of the initiative, which he said would enhance productivity and contribute meaningfully to the realisation of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda.
“SERVICOM, from what I understand, is about delivering excellent service to our people. Leadership must be by example. If I don’t come to work regularly, I cannot expect my staff to do so,” Warri stated. “Despite challenges, I have remained consistent. Unfortunately, in many rural areas like Ikpide-Irri, some teachers and staff are absent. During a visit, I met only one teacher – the headmistress. We need urgent reform.” he added.
The council boss thanked Solomon and the SERVICOM team for engaging with the staff and management of the council, describing the visit as timely and critical to instilling a culture of accountability and excellence in public service.
Responding, the Senior Policy Adviser to the Governor, Rt. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon, said the re-introduction of SERVICOM in Delta State is a deliberate move by Governor Oborevwori to align all levels of government with the core principles of the MORE Agenda, particularly regarding effective service delivery.
He noted that the state government has established a whistleblowing mechanism to gather feedback on projects across Delta and encouraged local councils to replicate similar channels to improve citizen engagement.
The visit concluded with renewed commitment from the council leadership to drive effective governance through responsiveness, transparency, and accountability at the grassroots.
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