The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sworn-in thirty-seven Commissioners and Special Advisers while charged them to build on the first four years in office adminstration’s achievements.
On tweets, Sanwo-Olu said Lagos State Executive Council is a diverse blend of politicians and technocrats, comprising of 18 returning members from the previous cabinet and 19 new individuals.
He emphasized to the Commissioners and Special Advisers the importance of surpassing the expectations of Lagosians.
The Governor boldly said that the Commissioners and the Special Adviser were chosen meticulously, and without a doubt, they are some of the best minds not only in Lagos State but across the nation.
According to him, “They are true representatives of the excellence that Lagos stands for. I urge Lagosians to rejoice in their selection and to anticipate top- quality service and performance in the coming months and years.
“The task ahead for this new cabinet is clear: to build upon the successes of our first four years in office and bring us closer to our vision of a Greater Lagos.
“The expectations of our people have never been higher, and meeting them is not an option but a necessity. Lagos is known as the Centre of Excellence, and it is imperative that our work reflects excellence in every aspect”, the Governor added.
Sanwo-Olu stressed the importance of unity, inclusivity, and ensuring that every decision made considers the best interests of Lagos people.
He said, “Success will be achieved through working together, engaging with the public, staying grounded, and maintaining a strong work ethic.
Adding that the people of Lagos State expect nothing but the best, and achieving that requires reaching out, engaging, and collaborating.
“It demands humility to listen and learn, to seek broad consultations and consider well-intentioned advice, and to recognize that our collective success or failure is intertwined.
“I expect nothing less than the best from each and every one of them. May God guide us in effectively carrying out our responsibilities”, Lagos State Governor concluded.
The Commissioners are; Lawal Pedro, SAN (Justice and Attorney-General), Bolaji Dada (Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation), Akin Abayomi (Health) Tokunbo Wahab (Environment),
Moruf Akinderu Fatai (Housing), Gbenga Omotoso (Information and Strategy), Ibrahim Layode (Home Affairs), Mobolaji Ogunlende (Youths and Social Development), Dayo Alebiosu-Bush (Waterfront Infrastructure), Abisola Olusanya (Agriculture),
Gbenga Oyerinde (Special Duties), Toke Benson-Awoyinka (Tourism), Osiyemi Oluwaseun Transportation. Others: Tunbosun Alake Innovation, Science and Technology, Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo (Establishment, Training and Pension).
Kayode Bolaji Roberts (Local Government Affairs), Mosopefoluwa George (Economic Planning and Budget), Olumide Oluyinka (Physical Planning and Urban Development), Abayomi Samson Oluyomi (Finance).
Folashade Ambrose-Medem (Industry, Trade and Investment). Jamiu Alli-Balogun (Basic Education), Akinyeri Bankole Ajigbotafe (Wealth Creations) and Tolani Sule Akibu (Tertiary Education).
The Special Advisers are; Sola Giwa (Transportation), Rotimi Fashola (Agriculture), Abiola Olowu (Commerce, Industry and Investment), Olajide Babatunde (eGIS), Idris Aregbe (Tourism), Oreoluwa Finnih-Awokoya (Health).
Adekunle Olayinka (Works and Infrastructures), AbdulKabir Opeyemi Ogungbo (Taxation and Pension), Bola Olumegbon (Central Business District, CBD), Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu (Environment).
Afolabi Abiodun Tajudeen (Political Education and Civic Engagement). Barakat Odunuga-Bakare (Housing), Yekini Nurudeen Agbaje (Rural Development and Chieftaincy Affairs) and Iyabode Oyeyemi Ayoola (Central Internal Audit).