– New permanent secretaries were sworn-in by the Lagos state government today
– Governor Ambode urged them to hit the ground running and further the course of the administration
Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, the Lagos state governor, on Monday, February 8, swore-in two newly appointed permanent secretaries into the state civil service with a charge on the appointees to be champions of his administration’s continuity with improvement mantra.
The governor who spoke at the Executive Council Chambers of the Lagos House, Ikeja, said permanent secretaries, as drivers of various government ministries and agencies are important to him, and as such, his administration would always appoint only the very best.
Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode (right), congratulating Dr Shakirudeen Olayiwole Onasanya (2nd left), after being sworn-in as permanent secretary into the state public service, while Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello (left), watches, during the swearing-in ceremony, at the EXCO Chambers, Lagos House, Ikeja, on Monday, February 08, 2016.
Lagos state governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode (right), congratulating Mr Olumide Abayomi Lawal (2nd left), after being sworn-in as permanent secretary into the state public service, while Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello (left), watches, during the swearing-in ceremony, at the EXCO Chambers, Lagos House, Ikeja, on Monday, February 08, 2016
Newly appointed Permanent Secretaries; Mr. Olumide Abayomi Lawal (right) and Dr. Shakirudeen Olayiwole Onasanya (2nd right) taking their Oath of Office being conducted by the Director, Legislative drafting, Ministry of Justice, Mrs Tola Akinsanya (left) before Governor Ambode, at the EXCO Chambers, Lagos House, Ikeja, on Monday, February 08, 2016
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Ambode who described the appointment as a testament of his commitment to continually reinvigorate the machinery of government through elevation of worthy and qualified personnel from the pool of skilled human capital available in the state public service, said the appointees must hit the ground running and not hesitate to take tough decisions.
While reminding the appointees to see that they now occupy very important positions, Governor Ambode said a lot is expected from them adding that they must be ready to show leadership as people are eagerly waiting to see the direct and indirect impact of government policies and programmes, which they must drive.
He said: “Leadership at any level of human organization, especially at this challenging time, requires innovation, creativity and resource management. Our new appointees are therefore enjoined to immediately hit the ground running as our people are eager to see the direct and indirect impact of government policies and programmes.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (middle), with Deputy Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Oluranti Adebule (2nd left); the newly sworn-in Permanent Secretaries – Mr. Olumide Abayomi Lawal (left); Dr Shakirudeen Olayiwole Onasanya (2nd right) and Head of Service, Mrs Tiwatope Adebowale Ademola (right), at the EXCO Chambers, Lagos House, Ikeja, on Monday, February 08, 2016.
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“Let me state that our civil and public servants are agents of change and enablers of government policies. The Permanent Secretaries are therefore the mirror which reflects the quality of service our civil servants are offering.
“As I congratulate our newly sworn-in Permanent Secretaries on your well deserved appointments, I urge you to live up to the dictate of your new status as the appointment was based on your outstanding trajectories which were found to be in line with the skills and competency required to drive Lagos State,” Governor Ambode said.
The governor also congratulated civil servants in the state, saying there has been remarkable improvement in their service delivery since his administration came on board.
The newly appointed permanent secretaries are Dr Olayiwole Shakirudeen Onasanya and Mr Olumide Abayomi Lawal.
Responding on behalf of the appointees, Lawal thanked Governor Ambode for the confidence reposed in them and pledged their unalloyed support to the programmes and policies of the current administration.
He said: “We are determined to join the fast moving train which the Governor has put in place and we shall not disappoint.”
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