Four months and two weeks after his second term inauguration, the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has sworn in 20 Commissioners and 22 Special Advisers that would form his new cabinet.
Among those sworn in as commissioners at the Oba Complex, Okemosan- – Abeokuta on Friday include Mr. Okubadejo Oladapo; Dr. Tomi Coker; Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu; Hon. Hamzat Ganiu; Tpl Odunlami Olatunji; Hon. (Mrs) Efuwape Olufunmilayo; Hon. Motunrayo Adijat Adeleye and 13 others while Arch. Biodun Fari-Arole, Otunba Babatunde Olaotan, Mr. Dayo Abiodun, Mr. Olusola Kamar (retired Police AIG)
Chief Segun Fowora, Babatunde Adesina, Princess Peju Shote, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, and 14 others were also sworn in as Special Advisers.
Governor Abiodun charged the new Commissioners and Special Advisers to see their appointments as a clarion call to continue rendering selfless service to Ogun State, and continually display a high level of cohesiveness and indivisibility with the new team.
The Governor also advised, them to be conscious of the fact that the people expect so much from the government and its agents, warning that the new team must not disappoint them in any way.
He also urged them to see the appointments as opportunities to prove their mettle as his administration forges ahead in the new journey of hope, even as he urged the appointees to work harder.
“You must be ready to work harder than before in order to collectively bring accelerated development to our great State. Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, as you take up this mantle of leadership, you must be reminded that your duties must be carried out in consonance with the best practices. You must be professional in your dealings, most especially in the area of proper Administration and Financial prudence. You must be conscious and meticulous in your dealings and avoid any shady activities that will bring reproach to your name and that of the administration.
“You must not see your elevation as a weapon to be used against rivals, either perceived or real. The leadership status that your new position confers upon you makes it imperative that you rise above pettiness and become unifying agents in your respective constituencies.
“You must always strive to relate with your colleagues and subordinates alike with consideration and decorum. The expectation of our people is to have increased returns on the valiant sacrifices they made in the course of giving me their mandate.
Let me also state that as you resume duties in your different MDAs, you have to ensure a symbiotic relationship with the civil servants who are career officers. In fact, I refer to them as our landlords, you must be able to work together in harmony and for the betterment of our State and the general good of the people.
“I want to restate our administration’s commitment to the development of our State’s economy and improving the lives of the good People of the State. We will continue to provide the necessary conducive atmosphere for the success of our workforce,” Abiodun said.
