RismadarVoice Reporters
October 19, 2026
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sworn in six newly appointed permanent secretaries and inaugurated chairmen and members of two state service commissions as part of efforts to strengthen public administration and improve service delivery.
The ceremony took place on Monday at the Banquet Hall of Lagos House, Ikeja, with senior government officials and other dignitaries in attendance.
According to a statement issued by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, the latest appointments bring the total number of permanent secretaries appointed under the Sanwo-Olu administration to 135.
The six newly sworn-in permanent secretaries are Olawale Adegbite, Folashade Thomas-Orogan, Adebayo Haroun, Olayinka Oye-Bamgbose, Olatunbuson Ogunbanwo and Toyin Adekoya.
The governor also inaugurated the Audit Service Commission, chaired by Arinola Dawodu, alongside members Bukola Ogunnowo, Omotayo Gbajabiamila-Olamona, Bowale Shosimi and Sunday Kappo.
Similarly, the Local Government Service Commission was inaugurated under the chairmanship of Akeem Bamgbola, with Adeyinka Durosinmi, Ahmed Seriki, Shamsideen Olaleye and Folashade Olabanji-Oba serving as members.
Addressing the appointees, Sanwo-Olu urged them to assume their responsibilities immediately and demonstrate professionalism, integrity and accountability in the discharge of their duties.
He emphasised that public appointments carried significant responsibilities beyond occupying government positions, stressing the importance of achieving measurable improvements in institutional performance.
The governor said his administration’s Greater Lagos development agenda depended on an effective public service capable of translating government policies into tangible benefits for residents.
He further charged the appointees to remain accessible, uphold fairness and ensure that public institutions respond effectively to the needs of Lagos residents.
Earlier, the Lagos State Head of Service, Olabode Agoro, described the appointments as another step towards strengthening governance and improving administrative efficiency.
Agoro expressed confidence in the appointees’ ability to contribute meaningfully to public sector development, citing their experience and commitment to service.
Speaking on behalf of the newly inaugurated officials, representatives of the appointees thanked the governor for the confidence placed in them and pledged to discharge their responsibilities diligently.
The appointments form part of the administration’s broader efforts to strengthen institutional capacity, promote accountability and improve governance across Lagos State.
