Osun: Corrupt conduct will be heavily sanctioned —Adeleke tells newly sworn-in Commissioners

By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has sworn-in 25 Commissioner-nominees confirmed by the State House Assembly, charging them to be efficient and effective in moving the state forward.

Adeleke, who unveiled his cabinet on Wednesday held at Bola Ige House, Governor’s Office Abere, charged them to discharge their duties diligently, listen to the concerns of the people and work towards addressing their concerns.

He warned them to do away with every form of corrupt practice, stating that, “I value honesty and integrity in public service. You must be above board. Corrupt conduct will be heavily sanctioned.”

He urged the commissioners to work as a team with a common goal to make a difference in the lives of our people.

According to him, “Our team of commissioners are therefore a product of stakeholders’ choices. It is important to affirm that my preoccupation throughout the process was a merit based pathway.

“This passion of mine for putting together qualified hands was reflected in the template the party applied throughout. Now that the team is assembled, let me share a brief about my vision for the state. I seek a very responsive government that listens and satisfies the wishes of the people. So your goal must be real service to the people.”

“As we all know, I am a team player. There won’t be any room for solo actors in our cabinet. You must work as a team with a common goal to make a difference in the lives of our people.

“Above all, my leadership is about due process and rule of law. You must not cut corners. I will not compromise transparency and accountability.

“As you are coming on board, the task before us is enormous. We have a duty to turn our adversity into assets. We must re-engineer our economy, generate wealth, engage our youth, deepen our economic base, embrace the digital economy and implement our climate action agenda,” Governor Adeleke maintained.

The full list of commissioners and portfolios below:

Barrister Kolapo Alimi – Commissioner for Information and public enlightenment, Barrister Dosu Babatunde – Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs,Moshood Olagunju – Commissioner for youth Affairs,Hon. Soji Ajeigbe – Commissioner for Government Affairs and Protocol.

Jimi Bada – Ministry of Justice,Ayo Awolowo – Commissioner for Women affairs Hon. Eluwole Sunday Adedipo – Commissioner for Education, Hon. Olusesan Oyedele -Commissioner for transport, Dr BT Salam – Commissioner for Internal Integration and Special Duties, Hon. Olufemi Oroniyi- Commissioner for Water Resources.

Prof Moruf Ademola Adeleke – Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Hon Maruff Dele Ayofe – Commissioner for Science Information Communications and Technology, Mrs. Adenike Folasade Adeleke – Commissioner for Federal Affairs, Rev. Bunmi Jenyo – Commissioner for Commerce and Industries.

Mr. Shola Ogungbile – Commissioner for Finance, Hon Tola Faseru – Commissioner for Agriculture, Barrister Jola Akintola – Commissioner for Health, Hon Mayowa Adejonrin – Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation

Hon. Festus Adeyemo- Commissioner for Energy, Hon. Aderibigbe Rasheed – Commissioner for Home Affairs, Hon. Ojo Fafa Abiodun – Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Alh. Ganiyu Olaoluwa Asejere – Commissioner for a Rural Development and Community Affairs, Hon George Alabi – Commissioner for Land and Physical Planning.

Hon. Bayo Ogunbangbe – Commissioner for Cooperatives and Empowerment, Hon. Biyi Odunlade – Commissioner for Political Affairs and Intergovernmental Relation, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke – Works and His Excellency Prince Kola Adewusi – Sports and Special Needs