By RismadarVoice Media
January 1, 2026
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved the appointment of nine Permanent Secretaries, two Principals-General for secondary schools, and four Headteachers-General for primary schools across the state.
The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya, who said the appointments were made in accordance with Section 208(c) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), and based on merit, professionalism, inclusiveness, and relevant experience in the state’s civil, public service.
Onasanya explained that the Permanent Secretaries were drawn from directors who successfully completed the Ogun State Executive Leadership Development Pipeline Programme, which serves as a pool for top-level appointments.
The newly appointed Permanent Secretaries include:
• Abdul-Azeez Oludare Ajidele, Director of Planning, Research and Statistics, Ministry of Justice;
• Mrs Olufunmilayo Yetunde Soyoye-Baker, Director of Agriculture and State Coordinating Director, Cash Transfer Unit;
• Mrs Adebimpe Foluso Obienu, Director of Public Prosecution, Ministry of Justice;
• Dr (Mrs) Kafayat Modupe Lawal, Executive Secretary, Alternative Medicine Board;
• Ahmed Bayo Adetona, Director of Audit, Office of the Auditor-General (State);
• Idowu Oladapo Onasanya, Director of Administration and Supplies, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs;
• Olalekan Peter Taiwo, Director of Payment, State Treasury Office;
• Akintomiwa Oluwagbeminiyi Osibodu, Director of Administration and Supplies, Teaching Service Commission; and
• Engr Kehinde Olukayode Akintomide, Director of Industrial Promotion, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment.
In the education sector, the Principals-General appointed are Matthew Adeyinka Osilesi for Remo Division and Yakubu Olorunyomi Lamidi for Ijebu Division.
The Headteachers-General are Benjamin Olusegun Alonge (Ijebu Division), Mrs Aminat Folake Busari (Remo Division), Olusegun Nathaniel Akapo (Yewa Division), and Mrs Folake Omolara Onabanjo (Egba Division).
Onasanya said the appointees emerged from a pool of shortlisted candidates after a rigorous selection process, which included oral interviews and comprehensive screening exercises.
He noted that the process involved assessment of candidates’ schools based on academic performance, staff relations, maintenance of facilities, statutory compliance, and personal attributes.
Congratulating the new appointees, the Head of Service urged them to demonstrate dedication, selflessness, and professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
He charged them to pursue excellence, contribute meaningfully to the state’s development in line with Governor Abiodun’s “Building Our Future Together” Agenda.
The swearing-in ceremony for the appointees will be conducted by the Governor at a later date.
