Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has deployed and sworn in seven new Permanent Secretaries in the State Public Service.
Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, announced the development in a statement on Thursday.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the move was in line with the Health Sector reform of the present administration, which necessitated the creation of six Health Districts under the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board.
The HoS listed the new appointees as Dr. Mabogunje, Cecilia Abimbola, former Consultant Special Grade I, Health Service Commission; Dr. Bankole, Olufunmilayo Olabisi, former Consultant Special Grade I, Ministry of Health and Dr. Zamba, Olutoyin Emmanuella, former Chief Medical Officer/General Manager, Lagos State Health Management Agency.
He listed others as Dr. Bowale, Abimbola, former Chief Medical Officer, Health Service Commission; Dr. Lajide, Oludayo Ibidunni, former Chief Dental Officer, Ministry of Health; Dr. Adeleke, Monsurat, former Chief Medical Officer/Chief Executive Officer, Lagos State Aids Control Agency and Dr. Asiyanbi, Oladapo Olubanwo, former Chief Medical Officer, Primary Health Care Board.
Muri-Okunola added that, consequently, Mr. Governor has approved the deployment of the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries as follows; Dr. Mabogunje, Permanent Secretary of Primary Healthcare District VI; Dr. Bankole, Permanent Secretary of Primary Healthcare District I and Dr. Zamba, Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA).
“Dr. Bowale, Abimbola, Permanent Secretary of Primary Healthcare District IV; Dr. Lajide, Oludayo Ibidunni, Permanent Secretary of Primary Healthcare District II; Dr. Adeleke, Monsurat, Permanent Secretary of Primary Healthcare District III and Dr. Asiyanbi, Oladapo Olubanwo, Permanent Secretary of Primary Healthcare District V,” he said.
Wishing the appointees a successful tenure in Office, Muri-Okunola emphasised that the appointments take effect from 10th July, 2023, while their deployment is with immediate effect. He also urged the appointees to prepare and leave a detailed handover note with the most senior Director of their previous MDAs.
Meanwhile, Sanwo-Olu, who swore in the new permanent secretaries on Thursday, said the unbundling of the Lagos health sector will address the existing gaps and ensure improved coverage for all residents.
“I am pleased to announce the unbundling of the Lagos health sector, a crucial move to address the existing gaps and ensure improved coverage for all residents,” he wrote on social media.
“By creating six primary care districts, we took a proactive step towards delivering universal health services to every resident.
“The decision to establish these PHC districts was driven by our commitment to leaving no one behind and recognizing the need to reach low-income communities and provide them with adequate and quality healthcare.”
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