JUST IN: Gov. Aiyedatiwa swears in new Commissioner, Special Advisers

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has sworn in a new Commissioner for Special Duties, five Special Advisers and three Tutors-General as part of measures to strengthen his administration.

The governor also inaugurated chairmen and members of the Civil Service Commission, Sports Council, State Universal Basic Education Board, Local Government Service Commission, Muslim Welfare Board, Christian Welfare Board, Competition and Consumer Protection Agency, and Cocoa Revolution and Management Board.

The newly appointed officials took their oaths of office on Thursday at the International Centre for Culture and Events, popularly known as The Dome, along Igbatoro Road, Akure, in the presence of government officials, political leaders, traditional rulers and other stakeholders.

Erelu Taibat Yemi Oloruntoba was sworn in as Commissioner for Special Duties, while Rt. Hon. Abimbola Fajolu, Chief Ade Adeniyi, Muyiwa Ogunyemi, Femi Fadairo and Rt. Hon. Iroju Ogundeji were appointed Special Advisers on Environment; Rural and Community Development; Transport; Special Duties and Strategy; and Legislative Matters, respectively.

The three Tutors-General are Iwagun Austin Olusola for Ondo South Senatorial District, Dr Jogbodo Bosede for Ondo Central and Fasawe Toluwalase Abayomi for Ondo North.

Addressing the new appointees, Aiyedatiwa urged them to see their positions as a responsibility to the people rather than a reward, charging them to uphold competence, integrity, transparency and accountability in the discharge of their duties.

The governor warned against rivalry, bureaucratic delays and sectional interests, directing the appointees to work as one team and align their activities with his “OUR EASE” agenda to deliver measurable results to the people of Ondo State.