Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State inaugurated a new member of the Executive Council and two Permanent Secretaries on Friday.
The ceremony took place at the Lagos House in Ikeja.
Governor Sanwo-Olu explained that the appointment of the new council member was aimed at enhancing the administration of the state’s healthcare system.
Mrs. Oluwakemi Ogunyemi, a trained nurse and former member of the Lagos State Health Service Commission, was sworn in as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health.
In addition, the governor has promoted two directors in the state civil service to the position of permanent secretaries. Mr Adewunmi Ogunsanya, who previously served as the Director of Administration and Human Resources at the Ministry of Youth and Social Development, has been appointed as the Permanent Secretary for the Cabinet Office.
Similarly, Mrs Iyabo Seriki-Bello, who held the position of Director of Administration and Human Resources at Education District IV, has now become the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM).
The governor congratulated the newly appointed permanent secretaries and reminded them not to lose focus, as there are high expectations for them to prove their worth in their new roles.
The governor expressed confidence in the appointees’ ability to fulfill their responsibilities due to their extensive experience and knowledge of governance.
“I welcome Mrs Oluwakemi Ogunyemi to the State Executive Council, having been confirmed by the House of Assembly. She will be serving as Special Adviser on Health.
“The expectations are high, given the wealth of experience she is bringing to the table. I expect that you would immediately settle into your responsibilities, so that the government and the people of Lagos can harness your full potential, while you work to help actualise all of the programmes and activities in your portfolios.
“Having gone through extensive and rigorous screening, I congratulate the newly-appointed Permanent Secretaries.
“These are strategic and critical assignments that have been assigned to them, but my confidence lies in your pedigrees and years of experience in the service of the state. I believe you have what it takes to quickly settle in your roles and discharge your duties without further delay,” he said.
He urged them to become familiar with the administration’s development agenda, THEMES Plus, and assured them that the programs were being implemented as planned.
The governor emphasized the importance of gender equality and youth inclusion in his government, highlighting the appointment of women and young people to key positions as evidence of his commitment to inclusive governance.
