Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday, inaugurated 47 Special Advisers, board Chairmen, and Vice-Chairmen, with a warning that his administration would not tolerate corruption and incompetence in governance.
Out of the inaugurated serving Special Advisers, 10 were in cabinet ranks while the remaining 37 were non-cabinet members.
Speaking at the programme held at the state Secretariat in Abere, the governor charged them to be above board and dedicate their time to serving the people, saying he would demand observance of the rule of law and due process in all things.
“We have gathered here again in continuation of our drive to build a mass-oriented government. We have assembled additional teams to support us as we implement the five-point agenda.”
“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 teamwork in all instances.”
“Commissioners and Special Advisers must work harmoniously. The boards and the management of agencies must maintain a cordial working environment to deliver on the agency mandate. All parties must recognize the limit of their powers.”
“Let me warn that any agency or ministry with a 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.”
“I must also submit that I will set up the machinery to monitor the activities of appointees. Your performance in your various areas of postings and appointments will be reviewed regularly. You should not be found wanting in any way because Osun people have high expectations.”
“Having said the above, let me also reassure you of my administration’s commitment to serving the people. My biggest joy is when the people rejoice over service delivery.”
“My worst regret is when the state fails in its primary assignment of meeting the aspirations of the people. Our administration aspires to be the best in community response and democratic dividends.”
The governor, however, gave the names of the Special Advisers with cabinet ranks as Azeez Badmus – Information and Communication Technology, Hon Moshood Yakubu – Transport, Dr Adekunle Akindele – Public Health, Hon Moji Omisore – Rural & Community Development, Hon Kamoru Ajisafe – Tax Matters, Hon Ropo Oyewole – Legislative Matters, Hon Emiola Fakeye – Investment (OSICOL), Bank Omisore – SDGs, Hashim Abioye Esq – Legal Matters, and Mallam Olawale Rasheed – Spokesperson/Special Adviser.
He also listed the names of those with non-cabinet ranks as Femi Carena – Office of the Surveyor General, Hon Stephen Olaniran Akanfe Atidade – Agriculture-OSSADEC/OSSADEP, Mr Tunde Balogun – Sanitation, Mr Eniola Odeniyi – Public Enlightenment, Alhaji Muniru Adebayo Raji – Political Affairs, Mr Goddey Olijeh – Local Government Affairs, Mr Seyi Babatunde – Osun Road Maintenance Agency, Sunday Komolafe – Secondary Education – SSEB, Tope Victor Anjorin – Tourism, and Princess Oyeboade Rasheedat Oyewale Afolabi – STOWASSA/Water Regulatory Commission.
The rest of the names are Odelade Sarafat Olanrewaju – RUWESA, Nurudeen Emiloju – CSDP (Community & Social Development Projects), Hon Yemi Ayodele – Home Grown School Feeding, Mrs Halid Sekina Temilade – Children Affairs, Ajetunmobi Akinwale – School Monitoring (Education District Offices), Alhaja Hawa Ahmed – Federal Affairs, Durojaiye Isaac Kolawole – Empowerment & Cooperatives, Princess Adebimpe Koyi – Diaspora Affairs, Alhaji Abiodun Olaniran – Waste Management, Alhaji Adam Akintunde Akindere – Lands (Property Development), Yemi Owolade – Global Investments, Teniola Lanlehin – Education, Felix Lekan Olatunji – Trade and Investment, Dr Michael Oyerinde – Primary Health Care, Ademola Adeshina – Technical and Vocational Studies, and Olusola Ajala – Public Communications/Compere.
It will be recalled that the governor had earlier announced the appointment of 30 Special Advisers, Board Chairmen, and Vice-Chairmen for the inauguration before adding 27 more on Wednesday morning before the function.
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