Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa
Ondo State workers in the intermediate, superintendent, and executive cadres with relevant university degrees are now eligible to promotion to level 15.
Government announced the new policy shift in a circular signed by Mrs. R.O. Dare-Atunse, the Permanent Secretary in the Office of Establishments and Training.
The measure, which will become effective from January 1, 2025, is the outcome of numerous appeals to the Head of Service by officers across ministries, departments, and agencies.
They had hinged their agitation on the acquisition of higher qualifications, specifically university degrees, which previously had not guaranteed progression beyond Grade Level 14 for certain cadres.
According to the circular, only officers whose degrees are directly relevant to their career lines, and who have served a minimum of three years on GL.14, are eligible.
But officers in the Superintendent/Technician cadres within the health sector are excluded from this elongation exercise, pending further directive.Buy vitamins and supplements
The circular also emphasized that all promotions remain subject to availability of vacancies, and that officers must comply with existing schemes of service.
To ensure wide awareness, Accounting Officers have been directed to circulate the content of the circular across their respective MDAs.
The public and concerned officers have also been advised to seek clarification from the Office of Establishments where necessary.
