Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun appoints six new Permanent Secretaries to strengthen the leadership capacity of the state’s civil service and support ongoing public sector reforms. The appointments are announced on Friday by the state Head of Service, Mr. Iskeel Saka, in a statement. Saka says the new postings fill vacancies created by the statutory retirement of previous Permanent Secretaries. The Head of Service adds that the appointments are made in line with Section 208(c) of the 1999 Constitution and are based on merit, professionalism, and inclusiveness. He also states that all six appointees completed the Ogun State Pipeline Leadership Development Programme, described as a mandatory prerequisite for assuming top public service leadership roles.

The appointed Permanent Secretaries include 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. The statement says the governor will formally inaugurate them on a date to be announced later.