Sanwo-Olu Appoints Four Permanent Secretaries, Redeploys Three

• Agoro reveals that the appointment process was based on merit.

• He expressed confidence in the capabilities and competencies of the appointees.

• Agoro disclosed that their appointment will take effect from Monday, 5th February, 2024.

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of four Permanent Secretaries in the Lagos State Public Service.

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The newly appointed Permanent Secretaries are: Engr. Lateef Ayodele Somide, General Manager, Lagos State Public Works Corporation; Engr. Mahmood Olakunle Adegbite, Director Civil, Office of Drainage Services; Mr. Fatai Audu Emmanuel, Director, Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Mrs. Lyla Morenike Oki, Director, Administration and Human Resource, Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.

A statement signed by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro disclosed the appointment process which he said was based on merit,

He said, “the appointments were based on merit and impressive track records as the appointees were selected from pool of successful candidates at the Screening Exercise for appointment into the position of Permanent Secretaries/Tutors General in the Lagos State Public Service.”

Agoro expressed confidence in the capabilities and competencies of the appointees, stressing that their recognition was based on diligence, commitment, intellectual capacity and dedication to effective service delivery.

Accordingly, the deployment of the appointees are as follows: Engr. Lateef Ayodele Somide – Permanent Secretary, Office of Infrastructure; Engr. Mahmood Olakunle Adegbite – Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services; Mr. Fatai Audu Emmanuel – Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Mrs. Lyla Morenike Oki – Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC).

In a related development, the Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services, Engr. Olalekan Nurudeen Shodeinde was redeployed to the newly established Office of Urban Development.

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While wishing them a most rewarding and impactful tenure in office, the Head of Service stated that their appointment will take effect from Monday, 5th February, 2024.

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