Sanwo-Olu swears in three parmanent secretaries, urges commitment
The governor of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, swore in three new permanent secretaries, urging them to remain committed to serving Lagosians.
Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony held at the Executive Chamber, Lagos House, Ikeja, Mr Sanwo-Olu said his administration, in less than three years, has appointed close to 50 permanent secretaries.
He further noted that almost 70 per cent of the current crop of permanent secretaries were appointed by the incumbent government to strengthen the civil service.
The new permanent secretaries are Adetutu Ososanya (Commerce, Industry and Cooperative), Oyinade Nathan-Marsh (Tourism, Arts and Culture) and Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu (Lagos State Emergency Management Agency).
The governor said the appointment was based on their track records in previous positions and therefore charged them to see their new appointments as call to service and be committed to the assignments given to them.
“We are happy that you are joining that enviable list of permanent secretaries that we have. Being permanent secretary is a call to service and that you need to reflect within all hierarchy of staff that are behind you; to lead and show real leadership.
“You must be able to lead, encourage and give them everything they require to succeed. We wish you all the best,” the governor said.
The Head of Service in the state, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, said the appointment was in fulfilment of Mr Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES developmental agenda and commitment to elevate the state’s public service to greater height.
Speaking on behalf of the appointees, Mrs Ososanya thanked the governor, his deputy, and the State Executive Council for the confidence reposed in them and promised to add value to the state public service.
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