Governor Abiodun Appoints Six New Permanent Secretaries in Ogun State
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has approved the appointment of six new permanent secretaries to strengthen civil service leadership and sustain public sector reforms.
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Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has approved the appointment of six new permanent secretaries, a move aimed at reinforcing the leadership structure of the state’s civil service and advancing ongoing public sector reforms. The announcement was made on Friday by the Head of Service, Mr. Iskeel Saka, who confirmed the appointments were part of a broader strategy to fill existing vacancies and enhance administrative efficiency.
According to Premium Times, the appointments are designed to strengthen the leadership capacity of the state’s public service, ensuring continuity and effectiveness in governance. The Vanguard reported that the decision reflects the administration’s commitment to institutional stability and reform within the civil service. While the names of the appointees were not disclosed in the initial reports, the appointments are effective immediately.
This development underscores the state government’s focus on improving public sector performance through strategic personnel placement. The newly appointed permanent secretaries will head key departments within the state bureaucracy, playing pivotal roles in policy implementation and administrative oversight. As senior civil servants, they are expected to provide continuity across political administrations and support the execution of government programmes.
The appointments follow previous restructuring efforts under Governor Abiodun’s tenure, which have emphasized professionalism and institutional development in the civil service. Further details on the individual roles and departments assigned to the appointees are expected to be released by the Office of the Head of Service in due course.