Akeredolu Swears in New Commissioners, Special Advisers, DG

Fidelis David in Akure

Ondo State Governor, Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, yesterday swore in all the 14 newly appointed commissioners, who were recently confirmed by the state House of Assembly.

The governor also inaugurated his biological son, Mr. Babajide Akeredolu, as the director-general, Performance and Project Implementation Monitoring Unit (PPIMU), as well as seven Special Advisers, at an event that was held at the International Culture and Events Centre (The Dome) in Akure.

The commissioners are: Mrs. Bamidele Ademola Olateju, Akoko South East; Otunba Adefarati Adegboyega, Akoko South West; Rt. Hon. Fatai Olotu, Akoko North East; Dr. Julianah Oshadahun, Akoko North West; Otunba Dele Ologun, Akure North; Mr. Sunday Adekunle, Idanre and Razak Obe, Ifedore.

Others are: Dr. Banji Awolowo Ajaka, Ilaje; Pastor Emmanuel Igbasan, Irele; Mrs. Yetunde Adeyanju, Odigbo; Mr. Femi Agagu, Okitipupa; Hon. Akinlosotu Adewale, Ondo East; Deaconess Lola Fagbemi, Ondo West; and Chief Olayato

Aribo, Ose.

The Special Advisers are Chief Victor Ategbole, Mrs. Wunmi Ilawole, Tobi Ogunleye, Dr. Jibayo Adeyeye, Mrs. Olamide Falana, Dr. Francis Adedayo Faduyile, and Mr. Niyi Oseni, while the DG of PPIMU is Mr. Babajide Akeredolu.

Meanwhile, Akeredolu, charged the newly sworn-in cabinet members to show leadership in whatever positions they find themselves as well as shun acts at variance with the expectations of the people.

He explained that his administration has

been engaging youths on whose “tender shoulders the future of this great country rests,” pointing out that the people of the state expect quality service from the newly sworn-in members of the State Executive Council, and that his administration would not hesitate to sanction any aberrant attitude which may likely portray it as reckless and insensitive.

The governor said: “Consequently, all accounting officers in the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the government must exercise a lot of care in managing the affairs of their respective charges. They must be able to account for all staff actively engaged by the state. This administration will ensure that the people of the state receive services for the huge sacrifices.

“The need to recalibrate our development agenda has given rise to the establishment of the Performance and Project Implementation Monitoring Unit (PPIMU). This will assist us in ensuring value for all resources being deployed by our government.”

Speaking on behalf of other commissioners, Special Advisers and the DG, Mr. Femi Agagu appreciated Akeredolu for the trust reposed in them, with a promise to support the governor to make his second term that of great legacy.