The new commissioners in Osun State were officially sworn in by Governor Ademola Adeleke. The Osun State House of Assembly had previously confirmed the nomination of all 25 appointees after a thorough screening process conducted by the Speaker, Adewale Egbedun.
During the inauguration ceremony at the Osun Governor’s Office in Abere, Osun State, Governor Adeleke personally announced the names and portfolios of the appointees. He took on the Works ministry himself while assigning the Ministry of Sports and Special Needs to his deputy, Kola Olawusi.
Governor Adeleke emphasized the importance of integrity and cautioned the newly appointed commissioners against engaging in any form of corrupt practices in their respective roles.
According to him, “I seek a very responsive government that listens and satisfies the wishes of the people. So your goal must be real service to the people. I value honesty and integrity in public service. You must be above board. Corrupt conduct will be heavily sanctioned. I love thinking out of the box in governance. As political heads of your ministries, be very innovative. Generate and implement new ideas. In times of national economic emergency, I love achieving much with little resources. Be prudent and adopt measures that reduce the cost of projects and services.
“As we all know, I am a team player. There won’t be any room for solo actors in our cabinet. You must work as a team with a common goal to make a difference in the lives of our people. Above all, my leadership is about due process and the rule of law. You must not cut corners. I will not compromise transparency and accountability.”
Aregbesola’s close associate, who previously held the position of Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, has been assigned the role of Information and Public Enlightenment Commissioner. Another member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Biyi Odunlade, has been assigned the portfolio of Political Affairs and Inter-Government Affiliation.
In addition to these appointments, Barrister Sola Akintola, a lawyer, has been appointed as the Commissioner of Health.
Adeleke read the names and portfolio thus; “Ministry of Regional Integration and Special Duties, Hon. Morufu Dele Ayanfe, Ministry of Science, Information and Communication Technology, Mr Moshood Olagunju; Ministry of Youth Affairs. Mrs Adenike Folasade Adeleke, Ministry of Federal Affairs, Barr Dosu Babatunde, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs; Mr Alfred Sesan Oyedele, Ministry of Transport, Rev Bunmi Jenyo, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Hon George Alabi, Ministry of Land and Physical Planning and Mr Sola Ogungbile, Ministry of Finance.
He continued, “Prof. Morufu Ademola Adeleke, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Barr Wole Jimi-Bada, Ministry of Justice, Hon. Dipo Eluwole, Ministry of Education, Mr. Gbola Faseru, Ministry of Agriculture, Barr Sola Akintola, Ministry of Health, Hon. Mayowa Anjorin, Ministry of Environment and Sanitation, Barr Kolapo Alimi, Ministry of Information and Public Enlightenment.
“Alhaji Aderibigbe Rasheed, Ministry of Home Affairs, Hon Ayobola Awolowo, Ministry of Women Affairs and Children Welfare, Mr Ojo Abiodun Bankole, Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Alhaji Abdulganiyu Ayobami Olaoluwa, Ministry of Rural Development and Community Affairs, Hon. Sunday Oroniyi, Ministry of Water Resources, Hon. Biyi Odunlade, Ministry of Political Affairs and Inter-Government Affiliation, Mr Soji Adeigbe, Commissioner for Government House Protocol, Hon Festus Adeyemo, Commissioner for Energy, Ministry of Works, Governor Ademola Adeleke, Deputy Governor, Ministry of Sports and Special Needs, Prince Kola Adewusi.”
