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From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun swore in seven new commissioners on Tuesday.
The governor, who charged the new commissioners to see their new assignments as calls to service, also swore in the former Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Toyin Taiwo, as his new deputy Chief of Staff.
The new commissioners were sworn in at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Oke – Mosan, Abeokuta, are Oludotun Taiwo ( Forestry); Ganiyu Hamzat (Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs); Mrs Motunrayo Adeleye -Oladapo (Culture and Tourism); Mr Oladimeji Oresanya (Environment); Mrs Olufemi Ilori Oduntan (Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs); Hon. Abayomi Hunye (Community Development and Cooperatives) and Mr Jamiu Odetoogun (Rural Development).
Abiodun told the new appointees that their appointments were necessitated by the vacuum created by the current democratic process by which some people offered themselves for higher services.
He further charged them individually to serve the state diligently, and be willing to collaborate and cooperate with the government and the people.
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“The State Executive Council, as the foremost machinery for the actualization of the programmes and policies of the government, has an important role in implementing our administration’s mandate and vision.
“However, today’s event was necessitated by the vacuum created by our current democratic provision. This concerns our members that have decided to offer themselves for the service to the people in their individual higher capacities.
“Indeed, it is gratifying to note that the victories secured by each of our past members who showed interest and contested at their various primary elections are not far from the acceptability of our Administration by the people. However, we are hopeful that the new appointments will address capacity gaps as we enter a most critical phase in the political dispensation of our dear state.
“My dear new appointees, let me emphasise that through your selection and subsequent appointment, you have been presented with a rare opportunity to lead and serve the people. The people expect so much from you in terms of performance. They deserve it. Their aspirations, their desires for growth and prosperity are hinged on your success.
“You have been designated because you are qualified and possess the right experience to make a positive difference in our dear state. Your actions and performance should steadily help our state blossom, grow well and make our people thrive. This appointment is, therefore, a call to service,” Abiodun stated.
