The Executive Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Eng. Akeem Olatunji has officially sworn in a new group of supervisory councilors and special assistants appointed to oversee some sectors within the local government.
The swearing-in ceremony was held over the weekend at the council secretariat in Idi-Ayunre.
In his speech before swearing in the new appointees, Olatunji emphasized the importance of the newly inaugurated councilors in driving the local government's vision of growth and inclusion. He urged them to approach their duties with dedication, transparency and responsibility.
While urging the new appointees to view their appointments as a call to service, Olatunji called for deeper collaborations, synergies and strategic partnerships that would accelerate the actualization of his administration's vision for Oluyole local government.
“You are now an integral part of this administration and the people of Oluyole expect nothing less than your best efforts to ensure progress in all sectors.
“Together we must prioritize initiatives that improve the standard of living of our people and justify the trust placed in you.
“You all know what our leader and mentor, His Excellency Governor Seyi Makinde, embodies as a visionary leader with relentless dedication and commitment to the welfare of the masses.
“To whom much is given, more is expected; Therefore, whatever you do, ensure that it is for the benefit of our people and the promotion of good governance, especially at the grassroots level, and you can be assured that I will have my continued support at all times,” he said Olatunji.
The newly sworn supervisory advisors, as well as the Special Assistants, are the following:
Supervisory advisors
Mr. Oluwaji Lekan AsiwajuMr. Tewogbade Abiola Mr. Rabiu Mohammed Adekunle
Special assistants
Mr. Taiwo Aremu Ms. Salaudeen OlurantiMr. Omikunle Bolaji
The vice president, His Excellency, attended the event. Niyi Akorede; Leader of the Oluyole LG Legislature, Hon. Taofeeq Azeez; senior local government officials; traditional rulers, community leaders and party stakeholders, all of whom expressed optimism about the councillors' ability to deliver on their mandates.
Olatunji charged the new appointees to begin implementing the administration's agenda for local government.