Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sworn in a complete of eight newly appointed Everlasting Secretaries to varied ministries and businesses which incorporates Abiola Idowu, Olanrewaju Adebanjo, and 6 others.
The governor accepted the appointments on March 11 to strengthen the state’s public service.
The swearing-in ceremony came about on Thursday on the Banquet Corridor, Lagos Home, Ikeja, the place the governor described the appointees as key drivers of innovation and coverage formulation to enhance the lives of Lagos residents.
“In Lagos, we constantly promote excellence, professionalism, and a best-in-class strategy in all areas of governance.
“You might be coverage drivers, bridging political management and the individuals. You need to innovate and stay dedicated to the beliefs of excellent governance,” Sanwo-Olu stated.
He additional inspired them to work in direction of sustainable growth for the state.
“As you’re taking workplace, embrace the event agenda with renewed power, working in direction of sustainable progress and prosperity for all Lagosians,” he added.
Record of recent Everlasting Secretaries
The newly appointed Everlasting Secretaries and their respective assignments embody:
- Dr. (Mrs.) Idowu, Abiola Adeolu – Well being Services Monitoring and Accreditation Company (HEFAMAA)
- Mrs. Olanrewaju, Aderinsola Olubanke – Residents Mediation Bureau
- Mr. Bajulaiye, Adetokunbo Olanrewaju – Tourism, Arts and Tradition
- Mr. Mahmud, Tajudeen Alao – Ministry of Finance
- Mr Agbabiaka, Wasiu Bolanle – Civil Service Fee
- Arc. Oki, Gbolahan Owodunni – City Improvement
- Mrs. Onigbanjo, Rianat Ajibike – Girls Affairs and Poverty Alleviation
- Mr. Olayinka, Adebayo Wasiu – Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment
Sanwo-Olu reminded the brand new Everlasting Secretaries that their elevation comes with elevated duties and expectations, emphasizing the necessity for exemplary management.
“Together with your elevation comes better duty and expectation. You might be entrusted with public service and should lead by instance always,” he stated.
“We count on nothing lower than excellence, which has earned you this place by way of your onerous work and dedication.”
The governor pressured the significance of teamwork and responsiveness to suggestions, urging the appointees to have interaction constructively with residents.
“Have interaction with suggestions, reply constructively to criticism, and all the time prioritise the general public good over private pursuits,” he suggested.
Head of Service and appointees react
The Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, highlighted the strategic goal of the appointments, noting that they goal to revitalize the civil service for the advantage of Lagos residents.
In response, one of many newly sworn-in Everlasting Secretaries, Mrs Aderinsola Olanrewaju, expressed gratitude to the governor and warranted Lagosians of their dedication.
“We pledge to work diligently in direction of actualising the THEMES Plus agenda,” she stated.



