Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has sworn in 19 new permanent secretaries with a charge to uphold excellence in the centre of excellence.
In a short address at the ceremony at the State House, Ikeja, Ambode said “Any ministry where the quality of service is compromised, the Permanent Secretary, as Accounting Officer, should be held liable. I expect nothing but excellence in this centre of excellence.
“I expect you to apply the best tenets of the civil service in your roles as accounting officers of your ministry. Your primary allegiance is to the people of Lagos State and I want you to rededicate yourself to duty and make the common good of all Lagosians your watchwords.”
The newly sworn-in Permanent Secretaries made up of 10 females and 9 males and their portfolio ministries are: Mrs Adebunmi Adekanye, Permanent Secretary, Office of Civic Engagement, Mr. Folarin Adeyemi, Information and Strategy; Mr. Olabode Agoro, Lands Bureau; Mrs. Ayodele Amosu, Teachers Establishment and Pension Office.
Mrs Abiola Anifowoshe, Education District VI; Mrs, Olabisi Ariyo, Education; Mr. Caster Bade-Adebowale, Office of the Chief of Staff; Dr, Boladele Dapo-Thomas, Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation; Mrs Adebisi Kadiri, Economic Planning and Budget; Mr. Olorunfemi Mustapha, Science and Technology.
Mr. Adesina Odeyemi, Public Service Office; Mrs, Arinola Odulana, Office of Overseas Affairs and Investment; Mrs Adesola Odunlami, Justice; Olusola Odupitan, Audit Service Commission; Mrs Olanike Oduwole, Wealth Creation and Employment; Adesina Onisarotu, Environment and Dr. Nuriat Sodeinde, Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations.
Ambode also announced the creation of Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, the Overseas Affairs and Investment and the Office of Civic Engagement.
He said “We have established the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, the Overseas Affairs and Investment and the Office of Civic Engagement. These are in line with our campaign promises to run an inclusive government and create better opportunities for our people.”
He urged the new PS to be committed to the principles of good governance, probity, transparency and accountability.
Mrs Adebunmi Adekanye, Permanent Secretary, Office of Civic Engagement, who spoke on behalf of others, said “We are pledging that we will not disappoint you on the confidence reposed in us. We will carry-out our work diligently to achieve good success. We pray that Lagos will move forward.”