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Sanwo-Olu Appoints New CEO For Lagos AIDS Control Agency
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Dr. Folakemi Basirat Animashaun as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA).
The state government disclosed the appointment in a statement posted on social media on Sunday.
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The Lagos Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, who made the announcement said the appointment was with effect from October 30, 2023.
Agoro said the appointment was in recognition of Dr. Animashaun’s track record as a Medical Doctor, Technocrat and Public Servant with an impressive delivery of technical and practical medical services within the Lagos State Civil Service.
According to him, “The State Government expects the new Chief Executive Officer to demonstrate a high level of dedication, diligence and selflessness in the discharge of her duties to justify the confidence and trust reposed in her by Mr. Governor.”
New LSACA CEO, Dr. Folakemi Basirat Animashaun addressing staff
Dr. Animashaun has a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, Ogun State.
She later earned a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) with merit at the University of Essex, United Kingdom.
The new LSACA boss was also awarded an MBA with distinction from the University of Chichester Top-up London Graduate School, United Kingdom, and a Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management at the Metropolitan School of Business Management, United Kingdom, with a series of Diploma Certificates from prestigious institutions.
New LSACA CEO, Dr. Folakemi Basirat Animashaun, addressing staff
Before her recent appointment as the CEO of LSACA, Dr. Animashaun was the Administrator of the Lagos State Emergency Command and Control Centre, where she coordinated the State’s emergency and non-emergency services.
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LSACA is an agency focused on sustaining and improving on the prevention of the spread of HIV and AIDS in Lagos.
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