Lagos State
Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday swore-in two new Permanent
Secretaries into the State Public Service, with a charge on the appointees to
add positive values and uphold the tradition of excellence which the State is
known for.
Governor
Ambode, who performed the swearing-in ceremony at the Executive Council
Chambers at the Lagos House, Ikeja, said the successes recorded so far by his
administration in the last 16 months could be largely attributed to the vibrant
public service in the State, and counseled the appointees to continually adhere
strictly to the integrity and productivity that earned them the appointments
with the view to achieve enhanced service delivery to the citizens.
The
Governor said: “In the last 16 months, our administration has started a course
for positive growth and development in the various areas of human endeavors in
Lagos State. Our modest achievements amplify commitment to the progress of
Lagos as aptly expressed in the slogan “The progress of Lagos is of paramount
interest to us all”.
“A major
pilot in the successes so far achieved is the vibrant state public service. Our
public service ranks among the largest and most effective in Nigeria in terms
of service delivery. Our public service has continued to maintain this
reputation because we have always upheld best practices and given a lot of
priority to training and equipping our officers.
“More
importantly, we have ensured that only competent and qualified officers with
proven capacity to interpret and implement government policies and programmes
are appointed to leadership positions,” he said.
While
congratulating the appointees on their deserved appointments, Governor Ambode
said from findings, they were adjudged to be fit and proper persons with
integrity and character and satisfied the parameters for appointments as
Permanent Secretaries, therefore, they must not betray the confidence reposed
in them.
Governor
Ambode, specifically urged them to bring on board added value and relate with
other members of the Body of Permanent Secretaries in upholding the tradition
of excellence for which the state public service is known for.
The
Governor also warned the appointees to be conscious of their actions and
inactions henceforth as according to him, they would be subjected to intense
public scrutiny by virtue of their positions.
“You have
been elevated to the highest career positions in the state public service and
from now on, all your actions and inactions will come under intense public
scrutiny. I urge you not to relent in maintaining integrity and productivity
that distinguished you for the appointments,” the Governor said.
The appointees are Mrs. Toyin Awoseyi, who was appointed
Permanent Secretary in charge of Civil Service Commission, and Mrs Anike
Adekanye appointed Permanent Secretary/Tutor General, Education District Five.
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