The Governor of Osun State in Southwest Nigeria has tasked the newly appointed commissioners with service delivery, as well as integrity, transparency and innovativeness in governance.
Governor Ademola Adeleke gave this charge at the swearing-in of the commissioners and the inauguration of the new cabinet in Osogbo, the state capital.
Adeleke who promised to pursue a responsive government that listens and satisfies the wishes of the people insisted that the commissioners’ goal must be to deliver real service to the people.
“I value honesty and integrity in public service. You must be above board. Corrupt conduct will be heavily sanctioned.
“I love thinking out of the box in governance. As political heads of your ministries, be very innovative, generate and implement new ideas.
“In times of national economic emergency, I love achieving much with little resources. Be prudent and adopt measures that reduce the cost of projects and services”.
Adeleke, who described himself as a team player, demanded teamwork from his cabinet members, saying, there won’t be any room for solo actors in our cabinet.
He urged them to work as a team with a common goal to make a difference in the lives of the people.
Governor Adeleke emphasised the need to embrace the due process and the Rule of Law, urging them never to compromise transparency and accountability.
The governor told the new commissioners to be prepared for the onerous task to turn adversity into assets, re-engineering the economy, generating wealth, engaging the youths, deepening the economic base, embracing the digital economy, and implementing the climate action agenda.
“We are the innovators to overcome our state deficit across sectors. I know you are full of new options for the greater Osun agenda. I believe your heads and hands are full of solutions to the governance problems of our time. Bring them on. You will find in me a receptive and supportive head of administration.
“To harness our potential and capacities, an executive retreat is in the making for all top appointees and officials. At that event, an expanded five-point agenda of the administration will be a focus. We will leave the retreat better equipped to deliver on our mission and vision as a government”.
Governor Adeleke reminded the commissioners that the people of Osun have high expectations from the administration and promised not to disappoint them in delivering election promises.
The news commissioners with their portfolios are:
Mr Bashiru T. Salam Ministry of Regional Integration and Special Duties
Mr Morufu Dele Ayanfe: Ministry of Science, Information and Communication Technology
Mr Moshood Olagunju; Ministry of Youth Affairs
Mrs Adenike Folasade Adeleke: Ministry of Federal Affairs.
Mr Dosu Babatunde: Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.
Mr Alfred Sesan Oyedele: Ministry of Transport.
Rev Bunmi Jenyo: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Mr George Alabi: Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning
Mr Sola Ogungbile, Ministry of Finance,
Prof. Morufu Ademola Adeleke, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning
Mr Wole Jimi-Bada, Ministry of Justice
Mr Dipo Eluwole, Ministry of Education
Mr Gbola Faseru, Ministry of Agriculture
Mr Sola Akintola, Ministry of Health
Mr Mayowa Adejorin: Ministry of Environment and Sanitation
Mr Kolapo Alimi: Ministry of Information and Public Enlightenment
Alhaji Aderibigbe Rasheed: Ministry of Home Affairs
Mrs Ayobola Awolowo: Ministry of Women Affairs and Children Welfare
Mr Ojo Abiodun Bankole: Ministry of Tourism and Culture
Alhaji Abdulganiyu Ayobami Olaoluwa: Ministry of Rural Development and Community Affairs
Mr Sunday Oroniyi: Ministry of Water Resources
Mr Biyi Odunlade, Ministry of Political Affairs and Inter-Government Affiliation
Mr Soji Ajeigbe: Commissioner for Government House Protocol
Festus Adeyemo: Commissioner for Energy
Governor Ademola Adeleke: Ministry of Works
Ministry of Sports and Special Needs, Prince Kola Adewusi (Deputy Governor)
Dominica Nwabufo
