The governor of the state of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-olu, swore in eight new ones on Thursday and accused them of demonstrating a complete loyalty to their administration and defending a culture of responsibility.
Speaking after the new permanent secretaries were administered, the oath of a position and the oath of Secret, Governor Sanwo-olu said they were chosen to be the best among the directors in the ministries who requested the position, urging them to contribute significantly to the success of their administration based on the expectations of the people about them.
Sanwo-olu, while taking office, said they had reached a high status and wanted a high responsibility, saying that people expected them to produce excellent results, oriented leadership and provision of services that demonstrated loyalty to the government.
“You are deserving this appointment, I and the people of the state of Lagos have high expectations of you, you must contribute significantly to the success of this administration,” said the governor.
The newly jury permanent secretaries are: Dr. Iidowu Abiola, Mrs. Olanrewaju Aderinsola, Mr. Bajulaiye Adetokunbo, Mr. Mahmud Tajudeen, Mr. Agbabiaka Wasiu, Mr. Oki Golhan, Mrs. Onigbanjo Rainat and Mr. Olayinka Adebayo.
Speaking in the sworn, the Head of State Service (HOS), Mr. Bode Agoro, said that the appointment of the new eight permanent secretaries was to revitalize the state government's policy.
Agoro said that Governor Sanwo-olu had been fair and transparent to appoint them, arguing that those appointed as permanent secretaries were elected from the group of directors in the state civil service who participated in the detection exercises of 2024 and 2025.
He urged the new permanent secretaries to maintain good standing relationships in their offices and tasks, saying that they should have full confidence in the discharge of their tasks to achieve the objectives of the state government.
When reading the guarantee vote on behalf of the new permanent secretaries, Aderinsola thanked the state governor for appointing them, ensuring that they would put the confidence in them.
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