Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has approved the appointment of nine new permanent secretaries, two principals-general and four headteachers-general.

The state head of service, Kehinde Onasanya, made the disclosure in a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday in Abeokuta.

Mr Onasanya said that the appointments were made in line with Section 208(c) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).

According to him, the appointments were made after careful consideration of merit, professionalism, inclusiveness and relevant experience in the Ogun State civil/public service.

Mr Onasanya explained that the newly appointed permanent secretaries were selected from a pool of directors who successfully completed the Ogun State Executive Leadership Development Pipeline Programme.

He added that the programme served as the platform for grooming top-level public service leaders.

“The newly appointed permanent secretaries are: Abdul-Azeez  Ajidele, director of planning, research and statistics, ministry of justice and Olufunmilayo Soyoye-Baker, director of agriculture and state coordinating director, cash transfer unit.

“Others are: Adebimpe Obienu, director of public prosecution, ministry of justice;  Kafayat Lawal, executive secretary, Alternate Medicine Board; Ahmed Adetona, director of audit, Office of the Auditor-General (State).

“Others are Idowu Onasanya, director of administration and supplies, ministry of local government and chieftaincy affairs; Olalekan Taiwo, director of payment, state treasury office.”

Also appointed are Akintomiwa Osibodu, director of administration and supplies, Teaching Service Commission; and Kehinde Akintomide, director of industrial promotion, ministry of industry, trade and investment.

Mr Onasanya explained that the governor also approved the appointment of two principals-general and four headteachers-general to fill existing vacancies within the Teaching Service Commission and the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).

“Those appointed as principals-general include Matthew Osilesi for Remo Division and Yakubu Lamidi for Ijebu Division.

”The new Headteachers-General are Benjamin Alonge (Ijebu Division), Aminat Busari (Remo Division), Olusegun Akapo (Yewa Division) and Folake Omolara Onabanjo (Egba Division),” he said. 

According to the head of service, the education sector appointments followed a rigorous selection process that included oral interviews, comprehensive screening and inspection of schools previously managed.

Mr Onasanya congratulated the appointees and urged them to exhibit dedication, selflessness and excellence in the discharge of their duties, while contributing meaningfully to the development of the state. 

He said that the governor would conduct the inauguration ceremony for the new appointees on a yet-to-be-announced date. 

(NAN)