News

Abiodun appoints 5 new permanent secretaries

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved the appointment of five new permanent secretaries in the state civil service.

This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Kunle Somorin.

Somorin stated that the new appointees would fill the existing vacancies in the public service.

According to him, seniority, merit, professionalism, and inclusiveness were considered in appointing the new permanent secretaries.

READ ALSO: Troops kill 10 bandits, destroy camps in Kaduna

The CPS said Governor Abiodun relied on the provision of Section 208 (c) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) for the appointments.

He listed the new permanent secretaries as Sakirudeen Salaam, Adesoji Adewuyi, Hammed Ojo, Adesina Towolawi, and Olayinka Elemide.

Somorin said the governor while congratulating the appointees, urged them to brace up for the challenges of their positions and apply themselves diligently to the “Building Our Future Together” agenda of his administration.

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

Education key to achieving $1tn economy — Alausa

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has said education will play a central role…

1 minute ago

Buhari never created PFIPC — BMO

The Muhammadu Buhari Media Office has denied reports linking the former president to the alleged…

1 hour ago

Troops arrest wanted soldier over supply of military gear to terrorists

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a Nigerian Army soldier declared wanted for allegedly…

1 hour ago

NDLEA intercepts ammunition concealed in palm oil kegs

The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted ammunition concealed in…

2 hours ago

NDLEA intercepts N9.3bn drugs at Lagos ports, seizes UK-bound tramadol hidden in soup containers

The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted illicit drugs worth…

3 hours ago

NDLEA nabs businessman over attempt to export cocaine package as foodstuffs to UK

The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 55-year-old businessman,…

3 hours ago

This website uses cookies.