Dapo Abiodun, the governor of Ogun State, has assigned newly selected cabinet members to the respective ministries.
The new cabinet members are Dr. Toyin Taiwo, who serves as the deputy chief of staff, Engr. Taiwo Oludotun, who oversees forestry, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, who oversees local government and chieftaincy affairs, Hon. Oladimeji Oresanya, who oversees the environment, and Hon. Motunrayo Adijat Adeleye-Oladapo, who oversees politics (Commissioner for Culture and Tourism).
The political appointees were addressed by the governor at the Executive Council Chambers, Oke Mosan Governor’s Office, Abeokuta, shortly after the inauguration. He noted that citizens have high expectations of them and urged them to be steadfast, prudent, accountable, and effectively incorporate their vision into his administration’s methods of governance.
“Let me emphasise that through your selection and subsequent appointment, you have been presented with a rare opportunity to lead and serve the people. The people expect so much from you in terms of performance. They deserve it. Their aspirations, their desires for growth and prosperity are hinged on your success.
While charging them, he said “You have been designated because you are qualified and possess the right experience to make a positive difference in our dear State. Your actions and performance should steadily help our State blossom, grow well and make our people to thrive. This appointment is therefore a call to service.”
“You must understand the fact that you are henceforth accountable to the people. You must remain connected to them and be worthy ambassadors of our administration’s policy of inclusiveness, fairness, accountability, transparency, equity, justice and obedience to the rule of law. Your work ethic, your commitment to service should exemplify our administration’s mantra, putting people first and working together for the common good.”
