Misbehave And Get Sacked; Gov Akeredolu Warns Commissioners

By Ayodele Oni

Fourteen newly appointed Commissioners in Ondo State who were recently confirmed by the State House of Assembly, were sworn in on Monday by Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.

The Governor also inaugurated seven Special Advisers, including his son, Babajide, as the Director-General of the Performance and Project Implementation Monitoring Unit (PPIMU).

The new Commissioners are;  Mrs Bamidele Ademola Olateju, Otunba Adefarati Adegboyega, Rt. Hon. Fatai Olotu, Dr. Julianah Oshadahun, Otunba Dele Ologun,  Mr. Sunday Adekunle, and Engr. Razak Obe

Others include; Dr. Banji Awolowo Ajaka, Pastor Emmanuel Igbasan, Mrs Yetunde Adeyanju,  Mr. Femi Agagu, Hon. Akinlosotu Adewale, Deaconess Lola Fagbemi and Chief Olayato Aribo.

The Special Advisers include: DrVictor Ategbole; Mrs Wunmi Ilawole; Barr Tobi Ogunleye; Dr. Jibayo Adeyeye; Mrs Olamide Falana; Dr . Francis Adedayo Faduyile and Mr Niyi Oseni. The DG PPIMU is Mr. Babajide Akeredolu.

The Governor, while charging the newly sworn-in Cabinet members to show leadership in whatever positions they find themselves, asked them to shun acts which stand at variance with the expectations of the people.

Governor Akeredolu who congratulated the appointees for being found worthy of the appointment, reassured the people of his administration’s commitment and focus to fulfill its pledges.

The Governor also assured civil servants in the State that they would smile home this Christmas as government would pay substantial amount of salaries.

He stressed that his administration was determined to remain focused and resolute on the chosen path, even as it proceeds on the political journey towards the fulfilment of its pledges to the people of the State.

Mr Akeredolu revealed that his administration has been engaging members of the young generation on whose tender shoulders the future of this great country rests.

He promised to continue to engage worthy youths regardless of the degree of affinity or otherwise, adding that  his second term would be devoted towards pursuing a totally repackaged programme.

He pointed out that the people of the State expect quality service from the newly sworn-in members of the State Executive Council, stressing that his administration would not hesitate to sanction, with speed, any aberrant attitudes which may likely portray it as reckless and insensitive.

“Consequently, all accounting officers in the Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the government must exercise a lot of care in managing the affairs of their respective charges.

“They must be able to account for all staff actively engaged by the State. This Administration will ensure that the people of the State receive services for the huge sacrifices.

“The need to recalibrate our development agenda has given rise to the establishment of the Performance and Project Implementation Monitoring Unit (PPIMU).

“This will assist us in ensuring value for all resources being deployed by our government.”

According to him, the PPIMU has been charged with a number of mandates which include; to design and implement a project management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation platform for  the office of the governor to coordinate, monitor and evaluate the execution of the Ondo State 8-point agenda, state development plan and its approved programmes and projects.

Speaking on behalf of other Commissioners, Special Advisers and D.G, Mr. Femi Agagu appreciated Governor Akeredolu for the trust reposed in them with a promise to support the Governor to make his second term a great legacy tenure.