- As Gov inaugurates new Cabinet members, emphasizes performance, accountability
The Governor of Ondo state, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to rapid and effective governance, stating that his team is in a hurry to fulfill the promises made to the people.
Speaking on Thursday during the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed and reappointed members of the State Executive Council, Governor Aiyedatiwa charged the officials to immediately settle into their roles and deliver tangible results.
The new appointees inaugurated include Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti as Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, SAN as Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mrs. Omowumi Isaac as Commissioner for Finance, Engr. Johnson Alabi as Special Adviser on Power, Dr. Seun Osamaye as Special Adviser on Women Affairs, Comrade Bola Taiwo as Special Adviser on Union Matters and Special Duties, Prof. Simidele Odimayo as Special Adviser on Health, and Engr. Abiola Olawoye as Special Adviser on Infrastructure, Lands, and Housing.
Governor Aiyedatiwa emphasized that his administration’s focus is on speed and accuracy in governance, adding that the newly sworn-in officials must key into the seven-point developmental agenda, “OUR EASE,” which is designed to accelerate the state’s growth.
He further urged the appointees to embrace teamwork and collaborate effectively with career officers, Permanent Secretaries, and Accounting Officers in their various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) as the success of the government depends on a unified administration with a shared vision.
To ensure accountability and efficiency, the Governor announced that performance measuring techniques would be introduced, stressing that his administration would have zero tolerance for corruption, indolence, and disloyalty.
“We demand excellent performance from all appointees, for that is the primary reason we were voted into office by the good people of Ondo State,” the Governor warned.
He commended the Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, and other lawmakers for their swift and thorough confirmation of the commissioners, describing their cooperation as a testament to their commitment to the progress of the state.
Responding on behalf of the appointees, Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti, the new SSG, expressed gratitude to the governor for the confidence reposed in them. He assured that they would work tirelessly to support the administration’s vision and deliver impactful governance to the people of Ondo State.
The event was attended by the Deputy Governor, Dr Olayide Adelami, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Prince Segun Omojuwa, Head of Service, Mr Bayo Philip, Chief Judge of Ondo State, Justice Olusegun Odusola, who was represented by Justice Adegboyega Adebusoye, the Olu of Ilu Abo, Oba Oluyemi Falae, the Grand Imam of Akure, Alhaji Yayi Akorede, Chairman, SUBEB, Rt Hon. Victor Olabimtan, Chairman of Akure South local government, Mr. Gbenga Fasua, among other government functionaries.
Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan,
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State.
February 27, 2025.
