Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has sworn in Mr Olayemi Sanusi and Mrs Adenike Ademokun as commissioners, charging them to place the interest of the state above private issues, political variations and sectional loyalties.
Abiodun gave the cost on Monday in the course of the swearing-in ceremony held on the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, the place he urged the new commissioners to exhibit integrity, humility, equity and dedication to public service.
The governor charged them to stay accessible to the folks, hear attentively to their issues and train prudence in the administration of public sources, stressing that their appointments should translate into tangible advantages for the folks.
He additionally emphasised the significance of continuity in governance, urging the commissioners to protect institutional information, preserve correct information and make sure that ongoing initiatives and programmes have been accomplished.
Abiodun suggested them to familiarise themselves with the priorities of his administration, perceive the standing of present initiatives and convey contemporary power, sound judgment and a robust sense of duty to their assignments.
“Public confidence grows when citizens can see that those they entrusted with leadership understand their needs and act to address them,” he mentioned.
The governor additional urged the new commissioners to embrace teamwork, respect the professionalism of the general public service and collaborate successfully with the ministries, departments and companies underneath their supervision.
“Your ability to listen, inspire confidence, make informed decisions and translate policies into outcomes will determine the contribution you make to our collective mission.
“Bring your experience to bear, remain willing to learn and support your colleagues in the pursuit of common objectives,” he mentioned.
Abiodun famous that the worth of public workplace ought to be measured by the issues it helps to remedy and the alternatives it creates, including that the duty earlier than members of the State Executive Council was to consolidate present achievements, tackle unfinished priorities and go away behind a stronger and extra affluent Ogun State.
Describing the interval as the ultimate lap of his administration, the governor mentioned the remaining months required urgency, self-discipline, political maturity and an unwavering dedication to excellence.
“We are now in the final lap of this administration. This period demands urgency, discipline, political maturity and a steadfast pursuit of excellence.
“Your appointments, therefore, come at a very significant moment. You are joining a government with substantial achievements and important responsibilities still to fulfil.
“History will assess our stewardship through the consequences of our decisions and the difference our service has made in the lives of the people.
“Let us, therefore, approach the months ahead with a clear sense of purpose and a determination to make every opportunity count,” he mentioned.
Speaking on behalf of the newly sworn-in commissioners, Mrs Adenike Ademokun expressed appreciation for the boldness reposed in them, assuring the governor that they’d not take the appointments as a right.
She pledged their dedication to giving their greatest in assist of the administration’s efforts to maintain improvement and enhance the welfare of residents throughout the state.
