Ogun Gets New Permanent Secretaries As Abiodun Approves Key Appointments In Education Sector

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, has approved the appointment of nine new Permanent Secretaries, alongside two Principals-General and four Headteachers-General, as part of efforts to strengthen administrative efficiency and ensure effective implementation of government policies across the state.

The appointments were announced in a statement issued by the Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, who said the governor acted in line with Section 208(c) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), after careful consideration of merit, professionalism, inclusiveness and relevant experience within the state public service.

Mr. Onasanya explained that the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries were selected from among Directors who successfully completed the Ogun State Executive Leadership Development Pipeline Programme, the pool from which top-level public service appointments are drawn.
The newly appointed Permanent Secretaries are:

Mr. 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, Alternate Medicine Board; Mr. Ahmed Bayo Adetona, Director of Audit, Office of the Auditor-General (State);
Mr. Idowu Oladapo Onasanya, Director of Administration and Supplies, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs;
Mr. Olalekan Peter Taiwo, Director of Payment, State Treasury Office; Mr. 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, Governor Abiodun also approved the appointment of two Principals-General and four Headteachers-General to fill vacant positions within the Teaching Service Commission and the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).

The newly appointed Principals-General are Mr. Matthew Adeyinka Osilesi for the Remo Division and Mr. Yakubu Olorunyomi Lamidi for the Ijebu Division.

The Headteachers-General are Mr. Benjamin Olusegun Alonge (Ijebu Division), Mrs. Aminat Folake Busari (Remo Division), Mr. Olusegun Nathaniel Akapo (Yewa Division), and Mrs. Folake Omolara Onabanjo (Egba Division).

According to the Head of Service, the education sector appointees emerged from a rigorous selection process that included oral interviews and comprehensive screening exercises. The assessment involved inspection of schools managed by the shortlisted candidates, with emphasis on academic performance, school tone, statutory records, staff relations, maintenance of facilities and personal attributes.

Mr. Onasanya congratulated the appointees and charged them to demonstrate dedication, selflessness and commitment to excellence in service, urging them to contribute meaningfully to the development of Ogun State under the administration’s “Building Our Future Together” agenda.

He added that the swearing-in ceremony of the new appointees would be conducted by the governor at a later date.