The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed three new members to the administration of the state government.
This was disclosed on the state government’s website on Friday.
The governor appointed a trained nurse and two-term member of the state’s Health Service Commission, Mrs Oluwakemi Ogunyemi, as his Special Adviser on Health.
She took the oath at a ceremony held at the State House, Alausa.
Also, a Director of Administration and Human Resources at the Ministry of Youths and Social Development, Mr Adewunmi Ogunsanya, was appointed as Permanent Secretary for the Cabinet Office.
The erstwhile Director of Administration and Human Resources at Education District IV, Mrs Iyabo Seriki-Bello, also becomes the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Teaching Service Commission.
The governor, while congratulating the appointees for their selection, reminded them not to get carried away as expectations were high for them to justify their appointments.
Given their wealth of experience and knowledge in governance, the governor expressed his confidence that the appointees would not betray his confidence in the discharge of their responsibilities.
He said, “I welcome Mrs. Oluwakemi Ogunyemi to the State Executive Council, having been confirmed by the House of Assembly. She will be serving as Special Adviser on Health. The expectations are high, given the wealth of experience she is bringing to the table. I expect that you would immediately settle into your responsibilities so that the government and the people of Lagos can harness your full potential, while you work to help actualise all of the programmes and activities in your portfolios.
“Having gone through extensive and rigorous screening, I congratulate the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries. These are strategic and critical assignments that have been assigned to them, but my confidence lies in their pedigrees and years of experience in the service of the state. I believe they have what it takes to quickly settle in their roles and discharge their duties without further delay.”
Sanwo-Olu urged the appointees to familiarise themselves with the administration’s development agenda, known as ‘Themes Plus,’ pointing out that the implementation of the programmes remained on track.
The governor said gender equality and youth inclusion were cardinal focus of his government, stressing that the appointment of women and young people to key positions was a testament to his commitment to inclusive governance.
“We are counting on your ingenuity, innovative minds, commitment and purposeful leadership in your respective areas of responsibility. You must ensure that good governance is the minimum you deliver,” the governor said.
The state Head of Service, Mr. Olabode Agoro, who presented the appointees to the governor, described the new permanent secretaries as experienced officers, who shared the vision of the administration.
Ogunyemi, giving a note of assurance on behalf of the appointees, thanked the governor for the confidence reposed in them.
She said, “We promise to be diligent in discharging our responsibilities in line with the oath of office and Themes Plus agenda.”
