Osun State Governor in Southwest Nigeria has sworn in 47 Board chairmen with their deputies, as well as Special and Senior Special Advisers, even as he charged them to shun corruption.
Governor Ademola Adeleke gave the charge during the swearing-in of the officers at the Governor’s office in Osogbo, the state capital.
He enjoined them to shun any act capable of undermining the vision and mission of his administration by being responsive in the discharge of their responsibilities.
“We are gathered here again in continuation of our drive to build a masses-oriented government. We have assembled additional teams to support us as we implement the five-point agenda.
“When I was inaugurating the commissioners few days ago on this ground, I rolled out some basic principles governing this leadership. I call on you all to take judicious notice.
”I will not tolerate corruption and incompetence in governance. You must be above board and dedicate your time to serve the people. I will demand observance of the rule of law and due process.
“You have all been part of the struggle to enthrone this administration. Now is your turn to bring new ideas to salvage our state. You are now on board the government you helped to install. You must be active and ensure team work in all instances”.
The governor said the commissioners and Special Advisers must work harmoniously, just as the boards and the management of agencies must maintain a cordial working environment to deliver on their mandate.
He stressed that all parties must recognise the limit of their powers, saying he would not tolerate infighting and rivalry among appointed officials.
“Let me warn that any agency or ministry with relationship conflict will have their heads removed. We have many serious state matters to attend to. We will not waste the precious time of our people due to avoidable distractions“, he said.
Adeleke promised to set up machinery to monitor the activities of the appointees, stating that their performances in various areas of postings and appointments would be reviewed regularly to determine their efficiency.
He said his biggest joy is when the people rejoice over service delivery, while his worst regret is when the state fails in its primary assignment of meeting the aspirations of the people.
LIST OF SPECIAL ADVISERS – CABINET RANKS
1. Azeez Badmus – Information and Communication Technology
2. Hon Moshood Yakubu- Transport
3. Dr Adekunle Akindele- Public Health
4. Hon Moji Omisore -Rural & Community Development
5. Hon Kamoru Ajisafe- Tax Matters
6. Hon Ropo Oyewole- Legislative Matters
7. Hon Emiola Fakeye- Investment (OSICOL)
8. Bank Omisore – SDGs
9. Hashim Abioye Esq- Legal Matters
10. Mallam Olawale Rasheed -Spokesperson/Special Adviser
LIST OF SPECIAL ADVISERS : NON-CABINET MEMBERS
1. Femi Carena- Office of Surveyor General
2. Hon Stephen Olaniran Akanfe Atidade- Agriculture-OSSADEC/OSSADEP
3. Mr Tunde Balogun- Sanitation
4. Mr Eniola Odeniyi – Public Enlightenment
5. Alhaji Muniru Adebayo Raji- Political Affairs
6. Mr Goddey Olijeh- Local Government Affairs
7. Mr Seyi Babatunde- Osun Road Maintenance Agency
8. . Sunday Komolafe – Secondary Education -SSEB
9. Tope Victor Anjorin- Tourism
10 Princess Oyeboade Rasheedat Oyewale Afolabi- STOWASSA/Water Regulatory Commission
11. Odelade Sarafat OLanrewaju- RUWESA
12.. Nurudeen Emiloju- CSDP (Community & Social Devt Projects)
13. Hon Yemi Ayodele- Home Grown School Feeding
14. Mrs Halid Sekina Temilade- Children Affairs
15. Ajetunmobi Akinwale – School Monitoring (Education District Offices)
16 . Alhaja Hawa Ahmed- Federal Affairs
17. Durojaiye Isaac Kolawole. Empowerment & Cooperatives
18. .Princess Adebimpe Koyi-Diaspora Affairs
19. Alhaji Abiodun Olaniran-Waste Management
20 . Alhaji Adam Akintunde Akindere- Lands( Property Development)
21. Yemi Owolade – Global Investments
22. Teniola Lanlehin – Education
23. Felix Lekan Olatunji – Trade and Investment
24. Dr Michael Oyerinde – Primary Health Care
25. Ademola Adeshina – Technical and Vocational Studies
26. Olusola Ajala – Public Communications/Compere
27. Bukola Onifade – Boundary Matters
28. Fausat Sarumi – Assets Management
29. Eniola Omotosho – Market Women Affairs
30. Kehinde Alexander Oloke – Traditional Matters
31. Kamal Adekilekun – Regional Integration
32. Olubi Adejobi – Intergovernmental Assignments
33. Prof Lukman Jumoda – Mining and Mineral Matters
34. Sir Adekunle Adepoju – General Services.
35. Odejobi Akinkunmi Abiodun- Special Duties
36. Princess Doyin Laoye- Skills Acquisition and Training
37. Olaniyi Akinlabi-Special Adviser on Protocol Matters
Lateefah Ibrahim
