Gov Abiodun swears in four new permanent secretaries
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun presided over the swearing-in of four new permanent secretaries into the state’s Civil Service on Monday.
During the ceremony, Governor Abiodun emphasised the rigorous selection criteria for these key positions, highlighting that seniority, merit, and the public interest were pivotal in the decision-making process.
He reassured that his administration remains steadfast in building upon the progress achieved in the past four years.
Governor Abiodun’s commitment to enhancing the state’s services was evident as he remarked on the importance of skills, experience, and integrity in the administration. He also reassured state workers that their welfare continues to be a top priority under his governance.
The Governor took the opportunity to encourage the newly appointed permanent secretaries to maintain a collaborative relationship with their respective commissioners, ensuring a unified approach to serving the citizens of Ogun State.
The swearing-in of these officials marks a step forward in the state’s efforts to ensure effective governance and the delivery of public services.
“My administration will continue to build on the foundation laid in the last four years.
“My administration has placed a premium on skills, experience and honesty, and will continue to prioritise the welfare of workers in the state,” he said.
The Governor urged the new permanent secretaries to work closely with their commissioners.
“I want to urge our new permanent secretaries to please work very closely, collaboratively and cordially with your commissioners. It is only by doing this that you will achieve your set objectives.
“Our government will continue to prioritise your welfare, and I believe we have demonstrated this by payments of various allowances.
“Be it transport or peculiar allowance and all other allowances we met when we assumed office that were outstanding, we have paid them,” he said.
It was gathered that the four new permanent secretaries sworn in by Abiodun were Mrs Roseline Jacob, Mr Samuel Oyeleye, Mrs Kehinde Akinola and Mr Oladipupo Ogunfowora.
Speaking later during an interview, Jacob and Oyeleye thanked the governor for appointing them as permanent secretaries in the state’s civil service.
They pledged to add value to the implementation of policies and programmes of the present government.
