Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Friday swore in six commissioners, eight special advisers and the new head of service, Bayo Philip.

Mr Aiyedatiwa charged the newly sworn-in commissioners and special advisers to see their appointment as a call to service.

He also urged the new head of service and cabinet members to be good ambassadors and hold their offices in public trust to deliver good governance to the people of the state.

“As commissioners and special advisers, you are coming on board at a very critical time. It, therefore, behoves you to come up with creative ideas and policies geared towards alleviating the sufferings of our people.

“We cannot afford to fail in this regard. This time requires us as political leaders to lead by example and be prepared to make necessary sacrifices by shunning an ostentatious lifestyle.

“Let me use this medium to plead with our people not to mount undue pressure on the new appointees. We should let them perform their duties without hindrance or distraction,” he said.

The commissioners sworn in are Emmanuel Igbasan, Razaq Obe, Omowumi Isaac, Kayode Ajulo, Akinwumi Sowore, and Oyeniyi Oseni.

The special advisers are Olugbenga Omole, Olamide Falana, Alabi Johnson, Summy Smart-Francis, Olawunmi Ilawole, Babalola Ayoade, Abdulganiy Muhammed and Simidele Odimayo.

In his remarks, Mr Philip called on the state workers to rededicate their service to the civil service, as his tenure would not tolerate lateness or laxity at work and would encourage promotion based on merit.

Speaking on behalf of other appointees, Emmanuel Igbasan appreciated Mr Aiyedatiwa for the trust he reposed in them, with a promise to support the state government.

The last executive council was dissolved on January 24.

(NAN)