Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the appointment of nine Permanent Secretaries, two Principals-General for secondary schools and four Headteachers-General for primary schools, in a move aimed at strengthening public service delivery and deepening institutional efficiency across the state.
The Head of Service, Mr Kehinde Onasanya, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, noting that the appointments were made in strict compliance with Section 208(c) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
According to Onasanya, the selections followed a rigorous, merit-driven process anchored on professionalism, inclusiveness and relevant experience within the Ogun State civil and public service. He explained that the Permanent Secretary-designates were drawn from among directors who successfully completed the Ogun State Executive Leadership Development Pipeline Programme, the state’s established framework for grooming top-level public sector leaders.
Those appointed as Permanent Secretaries include Abdul-Azeez Oludare Ajidele, Director of Planning, Research and Statistics, Ministry of Justice; Mrs Olufunmilayo Yetunde Soyoye-Baker, Director of Agriculture and State Coordinating Director, Cash Transfer Unit; and Mrs Adebimpe Foluso Obienu, Director of Public Prosecution, Ministry of Justice.
Others are Dr (Mrs) Kafayat Modupe Lawal, Executive Secretary, Alternative Medicine Board; Ahmed Bayo Adetona, Director of Audit, Office of the Auditor-General (State); Idowu Oladapo Onasanya, Director of Administration and Supplies, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs; and Olalekan Peter Taiwo, Director of Payment, State Treasury Office.
Also appointed are Akintomiwa Oluwagbeminiyi Osibodu, Director of Administration and Supplies, Teaching Service Commission, and Engr Kehinde Olukayode Akintomide, Director of Industrial Promotion, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment.
In the education sector, Matthew Adeyinka Osilesi was appointed Principal-General for Remo Division, while Yakubu Olorunyomi Lamidi will serve as Principal-General for Ijebu Division.
The newly appointed Headteachers-General are Benjamin Olusegun Alonge for Ijebu Division; Mrs Aminat Folake Busari for Remo Division; Olusegun Nathaniel Akapo for Yewa Division; and Mrs Folake Omolara Onabanjo for Egba Division.
Onasanya said all the appointees emerged from a competitive pool of shortlisted candidates after a comprehensive selection process that included oral interviews, school inspections and performance-based assessments. He added that criteria such as academic outcomes, school administration, record-keeping, staff relations, facility maintenance and personal leadership attributes were carefully evaluated.
While congratulating the appointees, the Head of Service urged them to justify the confidence reposed in them through dedication, integrity and a results-oriented approach to service. He stressed the need for them to align their duties with Governor Abiodun’s “Building Our Future Together” agenda.
He further disclosed that the swearing-in ceremony would be conducted by the governor at a later date.
