Ondo State governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Thursday swore in members of his cabinet, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to rapid and effective governance.
Governor Aiyedatiwa also stated that his team is in a hurry to fulfil the promises made to the people during the electioneering campaign.
The governor stated this on Thursday during the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed and reappointed members of the State Executive Council, Governor Aiyedatiwa.
He charged the officials to immediately settle into their roles and deliver tangible results.
The newly sworn-in appointees include the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Taiwo Fasoranti; Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Olukayode Ajulo, SAN; Commissioner for Finance, Mrs. Omowumi Isaac; Special Adviser on Power, Engr. Johnson Alabi; Special Adviser on Women Affairs; Dr Seun Osamaye; and Comrade Bola Taiwo, who was sworn in as Special Adviser on Union Matters and Special Duties.
The rest are Prof. Simidele Odimayo, Special Adviser on Health, and Engr. Abiola Olawoye, Special Adviser on Infrastructure, Lands, and Housing.
Governor Aiyedatiwa emphasised that his administration’s focus is on speed and accuracy in governance, adding that the newly sworn-in officials must key into his Seven-point development agenda with the theme: “OUR EASE,” which is designed to accelerate the growth of the state.
He further urged the appointees to embrace teamwork and collaborate effectively with career officers, Permanent Secretaries, and Accounting Officers in their various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) as the success of the government depends on a unified administration with a shared vision.
To ensure accountability and efficiency, the Governor announced that performance-measuring techniques would be introduced, stressing that his administration would have zero tolerance for corruption, indolence, and disloyalty.
“We demand excellent performance from all appointees, for that is the primary reason we were voted into office by the good people of Ondo State,” the Governor stated.
He commended the Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, and other lawmakers for their swift confirmation and thorough screening of the commissioners, describing their cooperation as a testament to their commitment to the progress of the state.
Responding on behalf of the appointees, the new SSG, Dr Fasoranti expressed gratitude to the governor for the confidence reposed in them.
He assured that they would work tirelessly to support the administration’s vision and deliver impactful governance to the people of Ondo State.
The event was attended by the Deputy Governor, Dr Olayide Adelami; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Prince Segun Omojuwa; Head of Service, Mr Bayo Philip; Chief Judge of Ondo State, Justice Olusegun Odusola, who was represented by Justice Adegboyega Adebusoye; the Olu of Ilu Abo, Oba Oluyemi Falae; the Grand Imam of Akure, Alhaji Yayi Akorede; Chairman, SUBEB, Rt Hon. Victor Olabimtan and Chairman of Akure South local government, Mr Gbenga Fasua, among other government functionaries.
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