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Akeredolu Swears-in New Permanent Secretaries, Charges Them On Accountability

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Mar 10, 2021.

Governor Akeredolu had on Monday, announced the appointment of the new 19 Permanent Secretaries, three Tutors-General and the State Statistician General.
He also lauded the State Labour leaders for upholding the ethics of their trade by collaborating with the State Government to make sure that the masses enjoy the dividends of democracy.

The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu,SAN on Wednesday in Akure, swore-in the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries, Tutors-General and the state Statistician General.

Governor Akeredolu had on Monday, announced the appointment of the new 19 Permanent Secretaries, three Tutors-General and the State Statistician General.

At the swearing-in ceremony held at the International Culture and Event Center (DOME)Akure, the Governor charged them to imbibe the kernel of hardwork and live above board in the course of discharging their public service duty.

Governor Akeredolu stressed that they were appointed based on their impeccable record of service that showed they were eminently qualified.

While charging the 23 newly -appointed public officers, the Governor stated that the burden of the public service is on their shoulders, adding that high sense of probity and accountability are needed to execute the task efficiently.

He said, “I must quickly remind you of the saying that, to whom much is given, much is required. We shall demand from you absolute loyalty and high sense of probity and accountability in discharging your responsibilities in your respective MDAs”

“Indeed, you must continually exhibit those qualities that qualified you for your appointment in the first instance. You must realise that, along with your colleagues, the burden of the Public Service is now on your shoulders. You are now key players in this task of delivering good governance to our people through effective service delivery at every level” The governor added.

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On the welfare of workers and senior citizens, the Governor said his administration is committed to providing better well being and enabling environment.

He also lauded the State Labour leaders for upholding the ethics of their trade by collaborating with the State Government to make sure that the masses enjoy the dividends of democracy.

Governor Akeredolu noted that the new Permanent Secretaries, Tutors-General and the State statistician General should acquaint themselves with his administration’s plans and programs as
encapsulated in the Policy Declaration.

He said:”In furtherance of our desire to protect this institution, we have ensured that the public service under our watch is not politicised.

The event had the attendance of the acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Engr. Ade Adetimehin, Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bamidele Oleyelogun and the state Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Olarenwaju Akeredolu represented by the Chief Registrar of the High Court, Mrs. Bolatito Ajibade.