Governor Adeleke Assigns Portfolio to Commissioners, Special Advisers

By Sola Isola

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday swears in 25 commissioners as well as Special Advisers charging them to be efficient and effective in moving the state forward in line with his administration’s plans and policies.

While congratulating the newly appointed Commissioners and Special Advisers, the Governor calls on them to discharge their duties diligently, listen to the concerns of the people and work towards addressing their concerns, adding that any form of indiscipline will not be tolerated.
Governor Adeleke maintained that the they are a product of stakeholders’ choice and are all merit based.

He said, “Our team of commissioners are therefore a product of stakeholders’ choices.
“It is important to affirm that my preoccupation throughout the process was a merit-based pathway.

“This passion of mine for putting together qualified hands was reflected in the template the party applied throughout.

“Now that the team is assembled, let me share a brief about my vision for the state. I seek a very responsive government that listens and satisfies the wishes of the people. So, your goal must be really service to the people.”

Governor Adeleke stated further that it is expected of all commissioners to act with integrity and honesty, adding that no corrupt practice will be tolerated.

“I value honesty and integrity in public service. You must be above board. Corrupt conduct will be heavily sanctioned.

“I love thinking out of the box in governance. As political heads of your ministries, be very innovative. Generate and implement new ideas.

“In times of national economic emergency, I love achieving much with little resources. Be prudent and adopt measures that reduce cost of projects and services.

“As we all know, I am a team player. There won’t be any room for solo actors in our cabinet. You must work as a team with a common goal to make a difference in the lives of our people.

“Above all, my leadership is about due process and rule of law. You must not cut corners. I will not compromise transparency and accountability.

“As you are coming on board, the task before us is enormous. We have a duty to turn our adversity into assets. We must re-engineer our economy, generate wealth, engage our youth, deepen our economic base, embrace the digital economy and implement our climate action agenda”, Governor Adeleke maintained.

The Governor promised to support and give a level playing ground to all commissioners adding that the five points agenda of the government should be focused on all ministries serving as a guide in all plans and projects.

“You will find in me a receptive and supportive head of administration. To harness our potentials and capacities, an executive retreat is in the making for all top appointees and officials.

“At that event, an expanded five point agenda of the administration will be a focus. We will leave the retreat better equipped to deliver on our mission and vision as a government.

“The people of Osun have high expectations from this administration. We have not and will not disappoint them. My team will redouble its efforts to deliver on our election promises. We will sustain our high performing rating”, he added.

The Governor also noted that only 10 out of the Special Advisers will be cabinet members.
Below is the full list of commissioners and portfolios:

Kolapo Alimi Esq- Commissioner for Information and public enlightenment.
Dosu Babatunde Esq – Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.
Moshood Olagunju – Commissioner for youth Affairs
Hon. Soji Ajeigbe – Commissioner for Government Affairs and Protocol
Jimi Bada Esq – Commissioner for Justice & Attorney General
Mrs Ayo Awolowo – Commissioner for Women affairs
Hon. Eluwole Sunday Adedipo – Commissioner for Education
Hon. Olusesan Oyedele -Commissioner for transport
Dr BT Salam – Commissioner for Internal Integration and Special Duties
Hon. Olufemi Oroniyi- Commissioner for Water Resources
Prof Moruf Ademola Adeleke – Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning
Hon Maruff Dele Ayofe – Commissioner for Science Information Communications and Technology.
Mrs. Adenike Folasade Adeleke – Commissioner for Federal Affairs
Rev. Bunmi Jenyo – Commissioner for Commerce and Industries
Mr. Shola Ogungbile – Commissioner for Finance
Hon Tola Faseru – Commissioner for Agriculture
Barrister Jola Akintola – Commissioner for Health
Hon Mayowa Adejorin – Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation
Hon. Festus Adeyemo- Commissioner for Energy
Hon. Aderibigbe Rasheed – Commissioner for Home Affairs
Hon. Ojo Fafa Abiodun – Commissioner for Culture and Tourism
Alh. Ganiyu Olaoluwa Asejere – Commissioner for a Rural Development and Community Affairs
Hon George Alabi – Commissioner for Land and Physical Planning
Hon. Bayo Ogunbangbe – Commissioner for Cooperatives and Empowerment
Hon. Biyi Odunlade – Commissioner for Political Affairs and Intergovernmental Relation
••• His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke – Works
••• His Excellency Prince Kola Adewusi – Sports and Special Needs
LIST OF SPECIAL ADVISERS – CABINET RANKS
Azeez Badmus – Information and Communication Technology
Hon Moshood Yakubu- Transport
Dr Adekunle Akindele- Public Health
Hon Moji Omisore -Rural & Community Development
Hon Kamoru Ajisafe- Tax Matters
Hon Ropo Oyewole- Legislative Matters
Hon Emiola Fakeye- Investment (OSICOL)
Banks Omisore – SDGs
Hashim Abioye Esq- Legal Matters
Mallam Olawale Rasheed -Spokesperson/Special Adviser on Media

LIST OF SPECIAL ADVISERS: NON- CABINET

Femi Carena- Office of Surveyor General
Hon Stephen Olaniran Akanfe Atidade- Agriculture-OSSADEC/OSSADEP
Mr Tunde Balogun- Sanitation
Mr Eniola Odeniyi – Public Enlightenment
Alhaji Muniru Adebayo Raji- Political Affairs
Mr Goddey Olijeh- Local Government Affairs
Mr Seyi Babatunde- Osun Road Maintenance Agency
Sunday Komolafe – Secondary Education -SSEB
Tope Victor Anjorin- Tourism
10 Princess Oyeboade Rasheedat Oyewale Afolabi- STOWASSA/Water Regulatory Commission
Odelade Sarafat OLanrewaju- RUWESA
Nurudeen Emiloju- CSDP (Community & Social Dev’t Projects)
Hon Yemi Ayodele- Home Grown School Feeding
Mrs Halid Sekina Temilade- Children Affairs
Ajetunmobi Akinwale – School Monitoring (Education District Offices)
Alhaja Hawa Ahmed- Federal Affairs
Durojaiye Isaac Kolawole. Empowerment & Cooperatives
Princess Adebimpe Koyi-Diaspora Affairs
Alhaji Abiodun Olaniran-Waste Management
Alhaji Adam Akintunde Akindere- Lands (Property Development)
Yemi Owolade – Global Investments
Teniola Lanlehin – Education
Felix Lekan Olatunji – Trade and Investment
Dr Michael Oyerinde – Primary Health Care
Ademola Adeshina – Technical and Vocational Studies
Olusola Ajala – Public Communications/Compere
Bukola Onifade – Boundary Matters
Fausat Sarumi – Assets Management
Eniola Omotosho – Market Women Affairs
Kehinde Alexander Oloke – Traditional Matters
Kamal Adekilekun – Regional Integration
Olubi Adejobi – Intergovernmental Assignments
Prof Lukman Jimoda – Mining and Mineral Matters
Sir Adekunle Adepoju – General Services
Odejobi Akinkunmi Abiodun- Special Duties
Princess Doyin Laoye- Skills Acquisition and Training
Olaniyi Akinlabi-Special Adviser on Protocol Matters