Sanwo-Olu
By Mark Mayah
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged the new cabinet members to ensure delivery of THEMES’ developmental agenda plus of the administration to the teeming residents in the second term tenure.
The governor, who also charged the cabinet members to reflect excellence in the discharge of their duties, expressed optimism on a better society, saying, “I see a bigger Lagos rising.”
Sanwo-Olu, gave the charge after the swearing-in and administration of the oath ceremony on the 38 newly inaugurated Commissioners and Special Advisers, held at Adeyemi Bero, Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja.
The state House of Assembly had earlier confirmed the nominees sent by Sanwo-Olu for confirmation.
The venue of the ceremony was filled to the brim with Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa, Chief Judge of Lagos State Kazeem Alogba, Secretary to State Government, Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, family members, friends, traditional rulers, top government functionaries, members of the Governance Advisory Council, GAC, led by the Chairman, All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftains, former Senators, led by Senator representing Lagos West and former Deputy Governor in the state, Dr. Idiat Adebule, Chairmen of Local Governments, ex-commissioners, religious leaders, bodies of Permanent Secretaries, among others.
Also in attendance was the Minister for Solid Minerals and former Lagos Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Dele Alake.
Addressing the gathering, Sanwo-Olu, stressed that his administration must deliver on its promises of greater Lagos.
The governor also said that as the new cabinet members prepare for the challenges ahead, they must see their appointment as a unique privilege and a call to service.
Sanwo-Olu said, “This event is historic. The members of the state Executive Council have been painstakingly chosen.They are an emblem of what Lagos is all about.”
He commended the assembly for the support, while seeking more collaboration, saying residents would be the bigger beneficiaries at the end.
“Meeting the targets is not an option. You must reflect excellence in your duty with the best interest of the people at heart,” he charged.
The portfolios of Commissioners, Special Advisers and ministries are:
Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo – Commissioner for Establishment Training and Pensions
Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun – Commissioner for Basic Education
Mr. Gbenga Oyerinde – Commissioner for Special Duties
Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN) – Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice
Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende – Commissioner for Youth and Social Development
Hon. Ibrahim Layode – Commisioner for Home Affairs and culture
Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka – Commisioner for Tourism
Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu – Special Adviser, Environment
Mr. Abdulkabir Ogungbo – Special Adviser, Taxation and Revenue
Engr. Abiola Olowu – Special Adviser, Commerce and Investment
Dr. Adekunle Olayinka – Special Adviser, Works (to report to the Deputy Governor)
Mrs. Bolaji Cecilia Dada – Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation
Mr. Idris Aregbe – Special Adviser, Tourism Arts and Culture
Mr. Yakubu Adebayo Alebiosu – Commissioner Waterfront Infrastructure
Mr. Tokunbo Wahab – Commisioner for Environment
Hon. Bola Olumegbon – Special Adviser, Central Business District (CBD)
Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih-Awokoya – Special Adviser Health
Mr. Kayode Bolaji-Roberts – Local Government Affairs
Mr. Moruf Akinderu Fatai – Commissioner for Housing
Mr. Seun Osiyemi – Commissioner for Transportation
Ms. Barakat Bakare – Special Adviser, Housing
Prof. Akin Abayomi – Commissioner for Health
Mr. Gbenga Omotoso – Commissioner for Information and Strategy
Dr. Rotimi Fashola – Special Adviser Agriculture
Mr. Mosopefolu George – Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget
Mr. Tunbosun Alake – Commissioner for Science and Technology
Ms. Ruth Abisola Olusanya – Commissioner for Agriculture
Mrs. Kaosarat Folashade Ambrose – Commisioner for Industries, Trade and Investment
Dr. Olumide Oluyinka – Commissioner for Physical Planning
Mr. Yomi Oluyomi – Commissioner for Finance
Dr. Jide Babatunde – Special Adviser E-GIS
Dr Afolabi Abiodun Tajudeen – Special Adviser, Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement
Hon. Sola Shakirudeen Giwa – Special Adviser Transportation
Dr Mrs Iyabo Oyeyemi Ayoola – Special Adviser, Central Internal Audit
Mr Ajigbotafe Akinyemi – Commissioner, Weath creation
Mr Nurudeen Lanre Yekini-Agbaje – Special Adviser, Rural Development and Chieftaincy Affairs
Mr Tolani Sule Akibu – Commissioner for Tertiary Education
