Sanwo-Olu swears in six permanent secretaries, inaugurates two Lagos commissions
Lagos State Governor Swears in New Officials, Emphasizes Service Delivery
LAGOS, Nigeria — Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu inaugurated several key officials on Monday at a ceremony held at the Banquet Hall of Lagos House in Ikeja. Newly appointed officials include Dr. Olawale Adegbite, Mrs. Folashade Thomas-Orogan, Mr. Adebayo Haroun, Mrs. Olayinka Oye-Bamgbose, Mr. Olatunbuson Ogunbanwo, and Mrs. Toyin Adekoya.
During the event, Sanwo-Olu also swore in members of the Lagos State Audit Service Commission and the Local Government Service Commission. Mrs. Arinola Dawodu will serve as chair of the Audit Service Commission alongside Hon. Bukola Ogunnowo, Ms. Omotayo Gbajabiamila-Olamona, Hon. Bowale Shosimi, and Hon. Sunday Kappo. Hon. Akeem Bamgbola leads the Local Government Service Commission, which includes Hon. Adeyinka Durosinmi, Mr. Ahmed Seriki, Mr. Shamsideen Olaleye, and Hon. Folashade Olabanji-Oba.
In his remarks, Sanwo-Olu urged the appointees to prioritize efficient service delivery and to maintain high professional standards. He emphasized that their roles extend beyond mere positions, noting that they are expected to foster effective operations within their respective institutions, contributing to the overall development of Lagos State.
“These appointments recognize your experience and service, but they also place greater expectations on you,” Sanwo-Olu said. “It is crucial that the public can see the impact of effective governance in their daily lives.”
The governor highlighted that realizing the vision of a Greater Lagos relies on a public service capable of translating government policies into tangible outcomes. He reiterated the importance of integrity, fairness, and accountability in their responsibilities, encouraging the appointees to remain accessible and promote teamwork while effectively addressing administrative challenges.
Olabode Agoro, the Lagos State Head of Service, characterized the appointments as a significant advancement toward enhancing governance and service delivery across the state. He expressed confidence in the appointees’ readiness to fulfill their duties and contribute positively to the public service.
“These appointments underscore the commitment of the present administration to meritocracy, professionalism, accountability, and transparency,” Agoro stated. “I am confident that your wealth of knowledge and expertise will continue to strengthen our institutional capacity.”
In response, the newly appointed officials expressed gratitude to Sanwo-Olu for the trust placed in them and committed to fulfilling their roles in pursuit of the state’s development objectives.
