The immediate past Ondo State Surveyor General and Permanent Secretary, Semiu Abiodun Adigun and other eminent permanent secretaries that had contributed in no small measure towards service advancement in the sunshine state have been honoured by Forum of Permanent Secretaries.
The event was held at the International Event Centre and Culture (The Dome) recently as notable Nigerians particularly the serving and retired Heads of Service, Permanent Secretaries, Commissioner of Finance, Mr. Wale Akinterinwa, Olowo of Owo and a host of others came to grace the occasion.
In his welcome address, the Chairman of Ondo State Permanent Secretaries Forum, Mr. Bunmi Alade noted all the Permanent Secretaries that retired recently and the immediate past Head of Service, Pastor John Adeyemo and Surv./PS Semiyu Abiodun Adigun have used their wealth of experiences to transform the system in no small measure and that they have to be appreciated which he said necessitated the honour in such a glamorous way.
He also used the medium to appreciated Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for his love and passion towards the Civil Service of Ondo State which he said was evident in the way he responded to their yearnings and aspirations.
While addressing the journalists shortly after being honoured Surv./ PS Abiodun Adigun, the immediate Surveyor General and Permanent Secretary in Ondo State said: “I was fulfilled in my career as Civil Servant, I really thank God for His special grace upon me.
“It was said on the day when Ondo State NIS honoured me and they said that my tenure witnessed unprecedented development.”
When he was asked what next after retirement, Adigun noted that he is a registered Surveyor with SURCON and that he will use his professional zeal for life praying that God will grant him long life to enable him to enjoy the labour of his hands.
Adigun also used the medium to appreciate the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and Olowo of Owo Oba Gbadegesin Ogunoye and other relevant leaders of the State.
Other dignitaries that spoke with the Democrat News Magazine at the occasion appreciated the leadership of the forum for deemed it fit to honour those that made beautiful contributions towards lifting Ondo State and entire body of policies of the state.