Sanwo-Olu swears in commissioners, special advisers(FULL LIST)
The second-term governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered the new cabinet members to deliver THEMES’ developmental agenda as well as the administration to the throngs of inhabitants.
The governor expressed hope for a better society and urged the cabinet members to reflect excellence in the performance of their jobs by saying, “I see a bigger Lagos rising.”
Sanwo-Olu, gave the charge after the swearing-in and administration of oath ceremony on the 38 newly inaugurated Commissioners and Special Advisers, held at Adeyemi Bero, Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja.
The state House of Assembly had earlier confirmed the nominees sent by Sanwo-Olu for confirmation.
The venue of the ceremony was filled to the brim with Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa, Chief Judge of Lagos State Kazeem Alogba, Secretary to State Government, Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, family members, friends, traditional rulers, top government functionaries, members of the Governance Advisory Council, GAC, led by the Chairman, All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftains, former Senators, led by Senator representing Lagos West and former Deputy Governor in the state, Dr. Idiat Adebule, Chairmen of Local Governments, ex-commissioners, religious leaders, bodies of Permanent Secretaries, among others.
Also in attendance was the Minister for Solid Minerals and former Lagos Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Dele Alake.
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Addressing the gathering, Sanwo-Olu, stressed that his administration must delivered on it’s promises of greater Lagos.
The governor also said that as the new cabinet members prepare for the challenges ahead, they must see their appointment as a unique privilege and a call to service.
Sanwo-Olu said, “This event is historic. The members of the state Executive Council have been painstakingly chosen.They are emblem of what Lagos is all about.”
He cmmended the assembly for the support, while seeking more collaboration, saying residents would be the bigger beneficiaries at the end.
“Meeting the targets is not an option. You must reflect excellence in your duty with best interest of the people at heart,” he charged.
The portfolios of Commissioners, Special Advisers and ministries are:
1.Lawal Pedro—Commissioner for Justice and Attorney Gebersl
2. Prof Akin Abayomi– Commissioner for Health.
3. Wahab Adetokunbo–Commissioner for Environment
4.Moruf Akinderu-Fatai– Commissioner for Housing
5.Gbenga Omotoso– Commissioner for Information and Strategy
6. Olarenwaju Ibrahim—Commissioner for Home Affairs and Culture
7. Bolaji Cecillia-Dada– Commissioner for Women Affairs
8 . Abisola Olusanya— Commissioner for Agriculture
9. Abayomi Oluyomi–Finance
10. Ayantayo Waheed– Esta and Pensions
11.Olugbenga Oyerinde–comm special duties
12. Adetoke Benson- Awiyinka–com fir Tourism
13. Ogunlende Mobolaji–Com FircYiuths and social devt
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14. Yakub Ekundayo- Alebiosu–wsrerfront ibfrats
15. George Mosopefoluwa– Economic Planning and Budget
16. Olatunbosn Alake–Comm For Innovation and Tech
17. Fashola Omotola—SA Agruc
18. Sola Giwa. —-SA Transportation
19. Engr. Abiola Olowu– Commissioner for Commerce and investments
20. Bolaji Robert—Comm- Local Government Affairs
21. Engr. Olayinka Lukman–SA Works Office of Deputy Gov
22. Dr. Olukoya Oreoluwa Finnih—SA Health
23. Dr. Iyabo Oyeyemi–SA internal Audit
24.Olajide Babatunde—SA iGIS and Urban Planning
25.Jamiu Ali-Balogun—Comm for Basic Education
26.Rotimi Akodu—–SA Environment
27. Opeyemi Ogungbo—-SA Taxation and Revenue
28.Olayiwola Aregbe—SA Tourism
29. Mrs. Bola Olumegbon—-SA Central Business District, CBD
30. Barrister Olawunmi Bakare—SA Housing
31.Seun Osiyemi—-Commissioner for Transportation
32. Folashade Bada—-Comm for Industry and Investments
33. Dr. Oluyinka Olumide—-Comm, Physical Planning and Urban Development
34. Tajudeen Afolabi—–SA Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement
36.Akinyemi Ajigbotafe–Commissuoner for Wealth Creation
37.Dr. Lanre Agbaje–SA Rural Devt and Chieftaincy Affairs
38.Tolani Sule-Akibu—–Comm For Tertiary Education
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