Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the appointment of six new Permanent Secretaries as part of efforts to strengthen the leadership capacity of the state’s Civil/Public Service and sustain ongoing public sector reforms.

The appointments, announced on Friday by the Head of Service, Mr. I.O. Saka, fill vacancies created by the statutory retirement of former Permanent Secretaries.

The newly appointed Permanent Secretaries are Dr. Solomon Oluseyi Sokunbi, Mr. Abiodun Oladunjoye Akinwunmi, Mr. Adedeji Akanbi Sowunmi, Mr. Olumide Olusola Ogunbo, Mr. Dolamu Isaiah Idowu-Agida and Tpl. Musinat Abiola Ayodele.

Saka said the appointments were made in accordance with Section 208(c) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), following due consideration of merit, professionalism and inclusiveness.

He noted that all six appointees successfully completed the Ogun State Pipeline Leadership Development Programme, a mandatory requirement for appointment into the state’s top public service leadership positions, including the office of Permanent Secretary.

Before their appointments, Dr. Sokunbi served as Director of Hospital Services in the Ministry of Health; Mr. Akinwunmi was Director of Chieftaincy Affairs in the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs; Mr. Sowunmi was Director of Investments in the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investments; Mr. Ogunbo served as Project Manager of the Ogun State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWATSAN); Mr. Idowu-Agida was Director of Administration and Supplies in the Bureau of Government House and General Services; while Tpl. Ayodele was Director of Urban Development in the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development.

According to the Head of Service, the appointments reflect the Abiodun administration’s commitment to strengthening institutional capacity and building a more efficient, responsive and results-driven Civil/Public Service.

He added that the new Permanent Secretaries had been charged to demonstrate exemplary leadership, integrity, dedication and selflessness in carrying out their responsibilities in line with the administration’s Building Our Future Together Agenda.

“The appointees are expected to contribute meaningfully to the continued transformation of the Ogun State Civil/Public Service and support the delivery of effective governance for the benefit of the people,” the statement said.

Saka also disclosed that Governor Abiodun will swear in the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries on a date to be announced.