Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has urged the newly inaugurated commissioners to hit the ground running immediately, adding that the people of the state expect nothing but the best from them.
Aiyedatiwa also cautioned the families, friends, and associates of the new commissioners against putting them under undue pressure by soliciting unnecessary favours.
The commissioners are Professor Igbekele Ajibefun, Engr. Ayorinde Abiola Olawoye, Hon. Ayodele Akande, Engr. Alabi Johnson, Alhaji Amidu Takuro, Otunba Adewale Akinlosotu, Mr. Idowu Ajanaku, Dr. Oluwaseun Osamaye, Dr. Tob Loko, Mr. Olaolu Akindolire, Hon. Sunday Olajide, and Mr. Omoyofunmi Segun Henry.
Others include Pastor Bola Ademuwagun, Mr. Leye Akinola, Dr. Banji Ajaka, and Mr. Adesoji.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held at the International Centre for Culture and Events (The Dome) in Akure, the state capital, Aiyedatiwa promised that his administration would not abandon any projects.
Noting that he carefully selected the best hands for this moment to work with him, the governor said he was in a “hurry to put in place policies and programmes for the all-round development of our Sunshine State. It, therefore, behoves you to discharge the duties and responsibilities of your office with integrity and patriotism, always bearing in mind the collective interest of the people.”
Governor Aiyedatiwa urged the new commissioners to refrain from promoting sectional interests, emphasising that their constituencies are not limited to specific areas; rather, the entire state is their responsibility.
According to him, “Your appointments or promotions are a testimony to your capabilities and outstanding achievements in your private endeavours and public service. I have confidence that you will make meaningful contributions to statecraft with a view to delivering the dividends of good governance to our people in the Sunshine State.”
He added, “As government appointees, you must also foster cordial working relationships with the bureaucracy in your various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). You must respect due process and work together with your Accounting Officers and other top government functionaries to ensure that we deliver on our promise of providing dividends of good governance to our people.
“To your family members, friends, and associates, I offer congratulations and a word of caution. While we appreciate your support, we must not put the new appointees under undue pressure by soliciting unnecessary favours,’’ he said.
