Month: April 2022

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Nigeria Politics

HON. RAMOTALAI OF ORIADE LCDA SWEAR-IN CABINET AMIDST POMP AND PAGEANTRY

PUSH NEWS 24 INTERNATIONAL: April 12, 2022

ORIADE COUNCIL SWEARS IN SECRETARY TO LOCAL GOVT, SUPERVISORS, SPECIAL ADVISERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS.

….. Council Chair charges appointees to use their appointments to make positive impact on the people.

Amidst pomp and pageantry, the newly appointed secretary to Oriade Local Council Development Area, Mr Olojede Rasaq Akorede, seven supervisors and two special advisers were sworn in on Monday 11th of April,2022, at the council secretariat, with a charge to them by the Executive Chairman of the council, Hon Ramotalai Akinlola-Hassan, to ensure that they use their appointments to make positive impact in the life of the people.

The swearing-in ceremony, conducted by the legal officer of Oriade LCDA,Mrs Isiaka Olayinka Adebisi was preceded by the screening of the appointees earlier in the day by the legislative house led by its leader, councillor Jamiu Jimoh Shittu.

The council chairman, Hon Ramotalai Akinlola-Hassan in her keynote address at the occasion charged the appointees to use their wealth of experience in their various professional fields to move the council forward.

” Let me remind you that, as members of the Executive Committee of Oriade LCDA, our people expect you to make positive impact in their lives, socially and economically”,Hon Akinlola-Hassan submitted.

She spoke further, “In this regard, I want to appeal to you, to cooperate with our administration in our effort to give the much dividend of democracy to the people”.
While congratulating the new appointees, Hon Akinlola-Hassan advised them to be completely loyal to her administration’s lofty agenda towards building a better Oriade Local Council Development Area.

She commended the leadership of All Progressives Congress, APC in Lagos State, under the chairmanship of Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi for taking their time to select the best hands as members of Executive Committee of the council.

In the acceptance speech delivered by the newly sworn in Secretary on behalf of other appointees, Mr Olojede Rasaq expressed their profound appreciation to God, APC stalwarts in both Oriade Council and Lagos State for the opportunity given them to serve.

He assured the council chairman and the good people of Oriade LCDA that they will give total loyalty and dedication to the present administraton, for the good of the people.

Other newly sworn in members of the Executive Committee are 7 Supervisors and 4 Special Advisers including the chief of staff namely:
Vice Chairman of the council, Chief Badmus

The New Exco Of Oriade LCDA

  1. RASAK OLOJEDE – SLG
  2. ABUNA HABEEB – SUPER FOR AGRIC
  3. TUNDE BALOGUN.- SUPER FOR EDUCATION
  4. SEUN OGUNDERO.- SUPER FOR HEALTH
  5. SERAH IKUBESE – S. A ON WAPA
  6. KUNLE SEKONI – SUPER FOR BUDGET
  7. ADEOGUN ADEMOLA.- S. A ON CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
  8. TUNDE MUSA – SUPER FOR WORKS
  9. MOSHOOD IDOWU – SUPER FOR CHIEFTAINCY
  10. HASSAN POPOOLA – S.A FOR ENVIRONMENT
  11. MUHIDEEN DAISI – CHIEF OF STAFF

The brief but colorful ceremony was witnessed by the council’s Vice Chairman, Chief Badmus Olarenwaju Moshood, leader of the council’s legislative house, councillor Jamiu Jimoh Shittu and other councillors.
Other dignitaries in attendance are, APC apex leader in Oriade LCDA, Prince Saliu Adio Sekoni, Alhaji Okunnu, Pa Ajakaiye, Chief Richard Wusu, Hon Ganiu Olukolu, Chief Ramoni Olojede, Prince Ismail Oluwa; former chairman of Oriade Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sanusi; APC Chairman in Oriade council, Hon Sabitiu Hassan; Secretary of the party, Rasheed Jimoh; Chairman of Community Development Committee (CDC), Comrade Victor Okunola; and Iyaloja General, Oriade LCDA, Alhaja Tawakalitu Balogun.

COM. OLARENWAJU IJERHE
CHIEF PRESS SECRETARY TO THE EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN ORIADE LCDA.

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Nigeria Politics

ALOGBA TASK NEWLY INAUGURATED SUPERVISORS ON TRUST, CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITATIVE SERVICE DELIVERY

PUSH NEWS 24 INTERNATIONAL: April 11th, 2022

ALOGBA TASK NEWLY INAUGURATED SUPERVISORS ON TRUST, CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITATIVE SERVICE DELIVERY 

Newly inaugurated Supervisors in Ikorodu West LCDA in Lagos State have been tasked to serve and conduct the affairs of their people with the fear of God and employ the virtues of probity, accountability and transparency as their watch word. 

In an exclusive chat with Push News 24 International during the swear-in ceremony of Ikorodu West LCDA Supervisors, this act according to a former LGA Officer of the LCDA , Hon. Babawale Bisiriyu Alogba has become imperative with a view to attract divine guidance that would help them succeed in the task ahead of them. 

Alogba who is arguably the most popular choice for Ikorodu Constituency 1, Seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA) come 2023 believed that capacity development and the adoption of such noble attributes would earn them the continued support and confidence of the electorates. 

“It has become highly imperative for all those appointed or elected to strive hard to uphold the trust and confidence given to them freely by the people and make the fear of God and transparency their guiding light in order to succeed in the task ahead of them,” he stressed. 

The banker turned politician further advised the Supervisors to always ensure synergy with the Councilors and work in harmony so that they can collectively bring about developmental activities that would take the people to the next level of peace, unity and economic prosperity. 

Alogba further admonished all members of the new cabinet to always endeavor to treat all manners of people with dignity, decorum and respect while carrying out their responsibilities because their duties are simply to serve the people diligently in accordance with their oath of office. 

To the members of Ikorodu West LCDA community, he appealed for continued support, co-operation and understanding from all party faithfuls and residents stressing that they should keep it at the back of their minds that the Executive Chairman cannot do everything for them. 

Alogba also congratulated the Council boss, Hon. Sulaimon for his resounding victory at the polls and urged him to continue to see the mandate given to him by the people of Ikorodu West LCDA as an opportunity to serve them diligently so as to engrave his name in gold. 

Meanwhile, the Glassgow MSc in International Banking and Finance graduate reiterated that his decision to legislate in 2023 on behalf of Ikorodu Constituency 1 is premised on the fact that the people need a more inclusive representation and he is poise to provide that pathway through fresh perspectives. 

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Nigeria Politics

IKORODU WEST GETS NEW CABINET, COUNCIL BOSS CHARGE ON SERVICE EXCELLENCE 

PUSH NEWS 24 INTERNATIONAL: April 10th, 2022

IKORODU WEST SWEARS-IN NEW CABINET, CHARGE ON SERVICE EXCELLENCE 

The Executive Chairman of Ikorodu West LCDA, Hon. Sulaimon Kazeem Olanrewaju (SKO) on Monday, April 10th, 2022 swore in the Secretary to the Local Government (SLG), seven Supervisors and two Special Advisers into the Local Council Development cabinet. 

The Cabinet members was sworn in at the Council multipurpose hall after due screening and confirmation by the legislative arm of the council. 

Addressing the Supervisors, Hon. Sulaimon congratulated them for emerging victorious after the rigorous screening exercise by the Legislative Arm. He assured them that he is ready to work with them accordingly to attain greater heights in the local government. He charged them on competence and excellence service as these two deliverables remains the watchword of his administration. He further urge them in his speech to live up to expectations in their responsibilities noting that their appointment is a call to service. 

SKO while reiterating his commitment to serve the good people of Ikorodu West stated that he is poised to move the council to greater heights will support members of the Cabinet to achieve their departmental objective. 

In his response on behalf of his colleagues the newly sworn in SLG showered encomiums on the Executive Chairman and declaring their loyalty to work with him in achieving the LCDA’s developmental plans., Meanwhile Pa Saka who spoke on behalf of the Apex Leadership commended the Council Boss on his activities so far and advise the new cabinet members to add value to the ongoing work as Ikorodu West needs urgent development.

Amongst those present were two of the former Executive Chairmen, Hon Jide Banjoko (JBB), Hon (Princess) Olajumoke Jimbo-Ademehin, Engr. Kara, Elder Saka, former LGA Party Chairman, Mr Femi Agbi amongst others.

Push News 243 International reports that the Cabinet members whose functions are to serve as political heads of their various departments, as L.G Exco members, has a responsibility to give directives to professional heads of departments on general issues amongst other duties that will be assigned to their portfolios by the chairman. 

Members of the Cabinet sworn-in includes: 

Mr Femi Anifowoshe  – Secretary to the Local Government

Mr Adelani Okunade  – Supervisor for Youth and Sports

Ms Rasheedat Dayo Awodigan – Supervisor for Civic

Ms Salau Rashidat Jibike – Supervisor for Women and Poverty Alleviation

Mr Muyideen Yusuf – Supervisor for Agriculture

Hon Adewale Salisu – Supervisor for Environment

Hon Femi Dairo – Supervisor for Budget and National Planning

Ms Morenike Oshikoya  – Supervisor for Health

Mr Shoderu Yomi – Supervisor for education

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Nigeria Opinion Politics

2023 : GROUP CANVASSES POWER SHIFT, THREATENS TO SUPPORT ONLY ASPIRANTS FROM IKORODU WEST LCDA

PUSH NEWS 24 INTERNATIONAL : April 8th, 2022

With increasing momentum in Constituency 1 aspirations in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, the leadership of political parties particularly the All Progressive Congress (APC) have been urged to allow power-shift to Ikorodu West LCDA for fairness, equity and progress. 

The Convener of the Steering Committee of Ikorodu West Concerned Stakeholder (IWCS), a socio-political pressure Group, Prince Olamilekan Ojo Martins, who was represented by the groups Director of Planning, Bar. Kayode Allison during a media briefing observed that it was time for a paradigm shift in favour of Ikorodu West which is a substantive LCDA in Lagos State. 

The former LGA Youth Leader of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) stated that IWCS was out to champion socio-political power rotation in Ikorodu Division for progress and equity and called on well-meaning stakeholders to support the crusade for good governance, equity and fairness espoused by the group stating that this will smoothen relationship among the different LGA/LCDA in the Constituency and allow for synergy and cooperation required to fast track development as practiced in other Local Governments Areas of Lagos State. 

Bebenlo as he is fondly called observed that since 1999 Ikorodu West LCDA which was at the forefront of electoral victories during the general elections have continuously been sidelined in the scheme of things particularly for elective post and appointments across board.  

 “The truth is that Ikorodu Constituency 1 stands on a tripod, Central, West and North, …Ikorodu West is usually giving minority rights in the Constituency political equation and IWCS is leading the advocate against all forms of socio-political marginalization in the Division”  

Martins stated that it behooves stakeholders to reason that after Central it’s the turn of West in 2023 to give a shot at the Lagos State House of Assembly. 

“There is need to understand the basic but common fact that, whatever is just to one, must not be injustice to another …that is in the spirit of fairness, equity and justice.” 

‘Ikorodu West LCDA has competent, capable and intellectually sound persons who can represent Ikorodu Constituency 1 at the Lagos State House of Assembly and we will only propagate and support aspirants from this extraction” he said. 

On how they intend to achieve their objectives, the Convener said various representatives of the group have started reaching out to notable leaders and influencers, complimentary protest letters have also been forwarded to relevant members of the party leadership at the State while necessary awareness is ongoing part of which is the media parley. 

Push News 24 International can confirm that Ikorodu Constituency 1 is made up of Ikorodu Central, Ikorodu West and Ikorodu North. Record showed the chronology of occupiers since 1999, from 1999 – 2003 Hon Ola Animashaun (Ikorodu LG), 2003 – 2007 Hon Sunmi Odesanya (Ikorodu Central), 2007 – 2011 Hon SOB Agunbiade (Ikorodu Central), 2011 – 2015 Hon SOB Agunbiade (Ikorodu Central), 2015 – 2019 Hon SOB Agunbiade (Ikorodu Central), 2019 – 2023 Hon SOB Agunbiade (Ikorodu Central).  

Ikorodu West and Ikorodu North have been schemed out of this joint heritage. 

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Nigeria Security

LAGOS POLICE ARREST ARO BAGA CULT GROUP LEADERS, RECOVER AMMUNITION

PUSH NEWS 24 INTERNATIONAL : April 6th, 2022

Police Arrest Traffic Robbers

…Recover Arm and Ammunition

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) on April 5, 2022 arrested three robbery suspects and recovered a beretta pistol and four rounds of ammunition at Toyota bus-stop near Oshodi, Lagos.

The prompt arrest of the traffic robbers followed a tip-off from civic-minded Lagosians to the RRS officers who were on routine patrol along Ladipo and Oshodi.

The arrested suspects, preliminary investigations revealed, are members of Aro–Baga cult group. They include: Omuyibo Goddey (32), alias Aro Ghetto Boy; Destiny Nwanga (27), alias Aro Smiling God; and Ebuka Igwe (23), alias Aro Do or Die.

Goddey disclosed that they were about to rob their second victim when the RRS patrol team arrived on the scene.

A swift follow-up on the arrest led the RRS to their converging point at 7 Alhaji Monsuru Street, Ijegun, where two other suspects were arrested.

Investigations revealed that Nwanga repairs fuel pump at Ladipo Spare Part Market; Omuyibo works as a welder while Igwe deals in illicit drugs.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alabi fdc, mnim, psc has directed the Commander, RRS, CSP Yinka Egbeyemi to transfer the three suspects and exhibits to the CP’s Special Squad for further investigation and prosecution.

SP Benjamin Hundeyin, anipr, mipra
Police Public Relations Officer,
Lagos State Command,
Ikeja

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Nigeria Politics Security

LAGOS STATE GOVT APPOINTS MC OLUOMO AS CHAIRMAN PARKS COMMITTEE

PUSH NEWS 24 INTERNATIONAL : April 6th, 2022

Lagos State Government has been watching closely events in the National Union of Road Transport Workers Union (NURTW). There have been claims and counter claims over the control of the union.

The Government has a duty to ensure the safety of lives and property of all Lagosians and visitors. Therefore, there is an urgent need to douse the unnecessary tension generated by the leadership tussle in the NURTW and protect the citizenry from the likely fallout of the situation, hence, it took a bold step to setup an independent committee to handle park business in the State of Excellence.

According to a release made available to Push News 24 International, Musiliu Akinsanya popularly called MC OLUOMO has been appointed as the Chairman of the newly established Parks Management Committee.

Parks Management Committee

The Lagos State Government has set up a committee to oversee the affairs of all motor parks and garages in the State.

This is in fulfillment of the Government’s promise to ensure that events in the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) are not allowed to threaten law and order.

The Government has, therefore, exercised its constitutional powers to ensure that no vacuum, which can disrupt the peace of our dear State, is allowed to exist in the parks. This is a duty we owe all Lagosians and visitors.

Members of the committee, who have been selected following consultations with stakeholders in the sector, are:

  1. Mr. Hakeem Odumosu (AIG Rtd) – Government Liaison Officer
  2. Alh Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya – Chairman
  3. Alh Sulyman B. Ojora – (Deputy Chairman)
  4. Dr. Taiwo Olufemi Salaam (Secretary)
  5. Comrade Olayiwola Lemboye
  6. Alhaji Mustapha Adekunle
  7. Alhaji Ganiyu Shittu
  8. Alhaji Mukaila Runsewe
  9. Alhaji Sulyman Yusuf
  10. Alhaji Mufutau Mutiu
  11. Alhaji Yinka Hassan
  12. Alhaji Sunday Ogunleye
  13. Alhaji Moshood Omojowa
  14. Alhaji Ismaila Aigoro
  15. Alhaji Ibrahim Yusuf. O
  16. Alhaji Akeem Tijani
  17. Mrs. Omolabake Adelakun
  18. Comrade Kazeem Hassan
  19. Alhaji Wasiu Amole
  20. Alhaji Ganiyu Ayinde
  21. Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye
  22. John Victor Owolabi
  23. Saburi Salami
  24. Ibrahim Onitiju
  25. Odusanya Gbenga

Members of the committee are to report to the Ministry of Transportation, Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja.

The Government on March 10 suspended NURTW operations in all parks and garages, following the tension sparked by some events in the union.

Gbenga Omotoso
HC, Information & Strategy

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Nigeria Politics Security

BOLA TINUBU VISIT KADUNA, DONATES #50M TO THE VICTIMS OF TRAIN ATTACK

PUSH NEWS 24 INTERNATIONAL: April 5th, 2022

Tinubu Visits El-Rufai, Donates N50m to Victims of Train Attack

Former Lagos State Governor Bola Tinubu on Tuesday arrived in Kaduna to meet with Governor Nasir El-Rufai and commiserate with the state government and people of the state over the recent train attack by terrorists locally known as bandits.

Mr Tinubu, who was accompanied by former Governor of Borno State, Senator Kashim Shettima, announced the donation of N50 million to victims of the attack.

He was received by Governor El-Rufai and Senators Uba Sani and Suleiman Abdu-Kwri at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, the Kaduna State seat of power.

Others on Tinubu’s entourage include the former speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and Senator Abu Ibrahim.

Mr Tinubu described the train attack as a national disaster.

According to him everybody should be concerned about the attacks going on in Kaduna state which have claimed hundreds of lives and properties in recent times.

He added that killings by bandits is no longer acceptable and must stop.

Mr Tinubu urged Governor El-Rufai not to be deterred by the unfortunate incidents but to continue delivering good governance

He also appealed to well-to-do Nigerians to support the Kaduna state government in addressing the humanitarian crises created by bandits attacks.

In response, Governor El-Rufai thanked Tinubu for showing solidarity with the people of Kaduna State over the recent attack by cancelling his 70th birthday colloquium in honour of those killed.

He also thanked Tinubu for his commitment to the unity and development of Nigeria.
El-Rufai said he is aware of Tinubu’s presidential ambition, adding that Nigeria is presently at a cross-road, and must take difficult decisions to get the right leaders.

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Africa Education Finance/Industry Nigeria Politics

MAINONE/MDX DATA CENTER, LAGOS LEADS IN TECHNOLOGY START-UP – SANWOOLU

PUSH NEWS 24 INTERNATIONAL: April 5th, 2022

Lagos Leads in Technology Start-Up, Development in West Africa, Says Sanwo-Olu

…As Governor Launches New Mainone/MDXI Data Centre

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday said the State is leading in technology start-up in West Africa and in technology development and e-commerce.

He said his administration would continue to support and design policies to help in creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive in Lagos State.

Governor Sanwo-Olu made the statement during the launch of Mainone/MDXI new data centre. The company, which is a subsidiary of Equinox Technology, is a cable and communication services company.

He noted that with job creation, knowledge and skills would be acquired by those employed in the facility and they would be trained so that they could compete with their counterparts on a global level all over the world.

“Lagos is the heartbeat and commercial nerve centre of the country, therefore, we will continue to support investors and create an enabling environment for their businesses to flourish.

“Lagos remains in the tech global market and in the map of the global space as a destination of choice where investors, tech experts see as a place to be. Therefore, for businesses to thrive, with international and local businesses to do well, we need to deliberately listen to their needs, know how government can help in terms of policies to make them thrive.

“This investment is putting Lagos on a global market and likewise providing jobs for the teeming youths,” the governor said.

Speaking further on his administration’s commitment to technology and innovation, Governor Sanwo-Olu disclosed that: “In recent years, Lagos has become the leading destination for technology start-up investments on the African continent. In addition to being the largest sub-national economy in Africa, Lagos is now also Africa’s Start-up Capital.

“We are home to three Fintech Unicorns – Paystack, Flutterwave and Interswitch, among many other very successful, globally recognized Start-ups. We are also a leading global city in e-commerce and retail technology, transportation technology and education technology, according to the Global Startup Ecosystem Index.

“On our part as Government, we are ensuring that our policies are designed to support private investment and create unending opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors. We are also putting our skin in the game. We have reached advanced stages of the rollout of 3,000km of terrestrial fibre across the State. I’m aware that MainOne also has a similar network of over a thousand kilometers, part of which is in Lagos.

“We are developing a K.I.T.E Cluster/Campus in Yaba, Lagos, on 22,000 square meters of land, in partnership with the private sector. K stands for Knowledge, I for Innovation, T for Technology and E for Entrepreneurship. We have just established a new University, the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUTECH), focused on building capacity in science, technology, and innovation in Lagos State.”

Governor Sanwo-Olu said Lagos State is very proud of the Managing Director of Mainone/MDXI, Ms. Funke Opeke and what she has achieved with MainOne over the last 12 years, adding that “Entrepreneurs like Ms. Opeke are solid proof of what Nigeria and Nigerians can achieve when we set our minds to it and pursue business dreams that are ambitious and world changing.”

Speaking earlier, Opeke assured that with the presence of Mainone/MDXI facility in Lagos and Abuja, they planned to replicate and extend such to Port-Harcourt and other parts of the country.

She said the new facility is a hub of digital economy in West Africa, noting that Mainone/MDXI landed its first Marine cable in Lagos and opened its first data center also in Lagos and West Africa.

“The facility will further help in boosting development especially in areas of data gathering and content creation. All telecommunications companies are connected to the facility, lots of major institutions are providing critical services all over west Africa with this facility,” she said

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Nigeria Politics

LAGOS STATE JUDICIARY TRAINS NEWLY APPOINTED JUDGES OF THE SUPREME COURT

PUSH NEWS 24 INTERNATIONAL: April 15th, 2022

Lagos State Judiciary Trains Newly Appointed Judges of The High Court

The Lagos State Judiciary has begun the induction of newly appointed judges of the High Court of Lagos State. The training is scheduled for the 4th – 8th of April, 2022, at the Judiciary Training Centre Ikeja, Lagos.

The Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Kazeem Alogba, in his opening address at the commencement of the exercise, explained that the induction course was organised to enhance professional expertise and facilitate the development of judiciary knowledge and skills to promote the pursuit of juristic excellence.

Alogba further stated that the training is of utmost importance in the understanding and requirements needed for adjudication and service delivery in the judiciary and the country as a whole.

He also advised the newly appointed judges to interact with their senior colleagues when necessary, adding that they are one with the same purpose of excellent service delivery in the Judiciary.

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Nigeria Politics

OGUN : GOV ABIODUN SWEARS IN 9 PERMANENT SECRETARIES

PUSH NEWS 24 INTERNATIONAL : April 15th, 2022

Abiodun swears in 9 Permanent Secretaries, 4 Principal-Generals

…vows era of lobbying over in public service

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, on Wednesday, sworn-in nine new Permanent Secretaries and four Principals-General, charging them to ensure efficient and effective service delivery in their various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).

The governor, while performing the swearing-in ceremony at the Exco Chamber of the Governor’s Office, also urged the newly appointed Principal-Generals to give their best in the various divisions in the educational system which they now head.

The new Permanent Secretaries include Mr. Waheed Adesina; Mr. Adetayo Adewale; Mr. Adedayo Oluyemi Somoye; Mr. Oluwaseyi Sokoya; Dr. Qudus Adegboyega Yusuf; Mr. Adenopo Adegbenga; Dr. Oladeinde Moshood Kayode, as Permanent Secretaries; Messrs Adebayo Bamidele as the Solicitor-General/Permanent Secretary; and, Mr. Aregbesola Thomas Babatunde as the Accountant-General/Permanent Secretary.

The new Principals-Generals are Mr. Sobulo Oluniyi Okanlawon for Egba Division; Mrs. Adeyemi Olaitan Abike for Ijebu Division; Mr. Odukoya Olusegun Owodunni for Remo Division; and, Mr. Orobiyi Sunday Akanbi for Yewa Division.

Abiodun, who noted the event was another symbolic representation of his administration’s commitment to reform the way government business is conducted, said none of the appointees ever lobbied for the positions.

“We will continue to encourage merit and seniority in the appointment and never again will lobbying be a considerable in the appointment of public service positions,” he said.

While emphasising that the new appointees are men and women that have been found worthy in character and cerebral capacity by excelling in the Assessment and Evaluation Programme, in line with Ogun Standard, declared that era of lobbying in the Ogun Civil Service is over.

“For emphasis, the era of lobbying is over. I salute members of their families on these well-deserved appointments. I must say that by your deeds, on and off the statutory duties, as Public Servants, you have demonstrated that you are of excellent parentage and thorough bred. You are joining a group that has carved an enviable niche for itself in our Administration with its superlative performance. You have all demonstrated uncommon commitment to the successful implementation of the “Building our Future Together” Agenda.

“I must also say that you must do more than what you did to merit these appointments. Your performance as Directors and as Principals is not sufficient to see you through at these positions of higher responsibilities. You have a great responsibility to continue to distinguish yourselves. In addition to that, you have the greater responsibility to ensure efficient and effective service delivery of your various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), as well as the various divisions in our educational system which you know head. This will sustain the tempo of good governance for continued development of Ogun State and increased individual prosperity for the people”, Abiodun stated.

The governor further charged them to unite the various constituents of your MDAs and Divisions, respectively, around the vision and mission of his administration, adding “you must ensure cordial relationship in order to make your contributions to be meaningful. As you begin a journey in the footsteps of illustrious men and women of this great State, you must realise that you are receiving from the people the sacred trust, once conferred to your illustrious predecessors”

He urged the new appointees to see their appointment as a call to greater service as higher dedication is required for the continued development of Ogun.

“As the Chief Accounting Officers and the Administrative Heads of your respective MDAs and Divisions, you are all enjoined to brace up for the challenges of your new positions and apply yourselves diligently to the Building our Future Together Agenda. You are also to make probity your watchword, and be prudent in the management of both human and material resources under your care. You must, therefore, provide leadership, be exemplars of virtues, integrity and consciously mentor your subordinates, who are equal catalysts to achieving the greatness of your MDAs and Divisions”, the governor pointed out

Abiodun, however, reiterated his administration’s unreserved allegiance to the development of all sectors of the economy of the state and continue to create the ambience needed for the optimal development of Ogun.

“We remain unwaveringly committed to the welfare of our Public Servants. Let me use this opportunity to reassure our Public Servants that we have not, and will not renege on all our promises. We have cleared the backlogs of the 2018, 2019 and 2020 promotion exercises. And, we will continue to work assiduously to off-set all outstanding dues and other entitlements as we continue to work on increasing our Internally Generated Revenues (IGR). Our State is one of the few States that continue to pay salary as and when due before the end of each month, and we will continue to do so”, he added

He assured the pensioners in the state to pay their entitlements as promised by his administration.