Sanwo-Olu has sworn in 37 new commissioners and special advisers.
Glamtush reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Wednesday swore in 37 cabinet members made up of commissioners and special advisers for his second term in office.
This is coming about six weeks after the governor transmitted his first list of nominees to the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Sanwo-Olu, during the swearing-in ceremony held at Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Lagos, urged the new members of the executive council to ensure that every decision taken has the best interest of the people of the state.
According to him, “The expectations of our people have never been higher than they are right now; therefore, doing your best to meet them is not an option.
“Lagos is the centre of excellence; your work must be excellent in every ramification. Working together, carrying the people along, keeping your feet on the ground, and ensuring that every decision you take has the best interest of our people at the heart of it are the surest ways to succeed.”
A total of 23 commissioners and 14 special advisers were sworn in.
Below is the portfolio/designation of each of the newly sworn-in cabinet members.
Commissioners
Lawal Pedro (SAN) – Commissioner of Justice and Attorney General of Lagos State
Prof. Akin Abayomi – Commissioner for Health
Adetokunbo Wahab – Commissioner for Environment
Moruf Akinderu-Fatai – Commissioner for Housing
Gbenga Omotoso – Commissioner for Information and Strategy
Ibrahim Layode – Commissioner for Home Affairs and Culture
Bolaji Dada – Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation
Ruth Olusanya – Commissioner of Agriculture
Abayomi Oluyomi – Commissioner of Finance
Ayantayo Afolabi – Commissioner for Establishment, Training and Pension
Adetoke Benson-Awoyinka – Commissioner for Tourism
Ogunlende Mobolaji – Commissioner for Youths and Social Development
Yakub Alebiosu – Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure
Mosopefoluwa George – Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget
Olatunbosun Alake – Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology
Bolaji Kayode-Roberts – Commissioner for Local Government
Mr Jamiu Alli-Balogun – Commissioner for Basic Education
Tolani Akibu – Commissioner for Tertiary Education
Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi – Commissioner for Transportation
Mrs Akinyemi Ajigbotafe – Commissioner for Wealth Creation
Dr Olumide Oluyinka – Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development
Mr Gbenga Oyerinde – Commissioner for Special Duties
Folashade Ambrose-Medem – Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment
Special Advisers
Dr Rotimi Fashola – Special Adviser, Agriculture
Adeyinka Lukmon – Special Adviser, Works, Office of the Deputy Governor
Dr Oreoluwa Finnih-Awokoya – Special Adviser, Health
Dr Iyabo Ayoola-Oyeyemi – Special Adviser, Central internal Audit
Olajide Babatunde, -Special Adviser, EGIS and Urban Planning
Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu – Special Adviser, Environment
Dr Yekini Agbaje – Special Adviser, Rural Development and Chieftaincy Affairs
Sola Giwa, Special Adviser – Transportation
Mrs Barakat Bakare – Special Adviser, Housing
Mr Abdulkabir Ogungbo – Special Adviser, Taxation and Revenue
Idris Aregbe – Special Adviser, Tourism
Bola Olumegbon – Special Adviser, Central Business District
Dr Afolabi Tajudeen – Special Adviser, Political and Civic Engagement
Moshood Olowu – Special Adviser, Commerce
