Lagos: Sanwo-Olu appoints 10 new Permanent Secretaries, reshuffles eight

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, swore in ten newly appointed Permanent Secretaries, urging them to embrace innovation, transparency, and teamwork in advancing the state’s governance and service delivery.

The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Banquet Hall of the Lagos State House in Alausa, Ikeja, was part of the Governor’s continued drive to strengthen the civil service, which he described as the “engine room of government.”

With the latest appointments, the Sanwo-Olu administration has produced 121 Permanent Secretaries since taking office in 2019, a reflection of his commitment to continuous institutional renewal.

Following the ceremony, the newly appointed officials were immediately deployed to various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, MDAs.

The Governor charged them to adopt a technology-driven approach, embrace reform, and ensure accountability in the public sector.

“Our citizens expect a public service that is responsive, transparent, and powered by technology. We cannot continue doing things the old way and expect better results.

“That is why my administration remains committed to deepening institutional reforms, from digital transformation to performance management,” Sanwo-Olu said.

He reminded the appointees that their positions come with great responsibility, as they serve as the crucial link between government policy and administrative execution.

“You are the bridge between vision and delivery. Lead with purpose, act with empathy, and uphold the highest standards of integrity,” he charged.

The Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, commended the appointees, describing them as “a distinguished group of technocrats” who emerged through a competitive selection process that included computer-based assessments, leadership training, and physical fitness evaluations.

Speaking on behalf of the new Permanent Secretaries, Dr Olufemi Omololu, deployed to Health District VI, pledged their commitment to Governor Sanwo-Olu’s vision of a modern, efficient, and result-oriented civil service.

The newly appointed Permanent Secretaries are:

Mr Babatunde Mohammed Onigbanjo – Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment

Mr Sanni Omotayo Layemo – Education District II

Mrs Alaka Monsurat Titilope – Office of Internal Audit

Engr Oyenuga Olutokunbo Olayode – Office of Infrastructure

Mr Rafiu Olawale Ojikutu – Teaching Service Commission

Mr Paseda Olufemi Bamidele – Education District IV

Mrs Garbadeen-Adedeji Oluwakemi Amudat – Audit Service Commission

Dr Pitan Adesola Ayodele – Health District I

Dr Olufemi Omololu – Health District VI

Ms Ogunlana Toyin Rahmat – Cabinet Office (effective November 4, 2025)

Also, the Governor announced the redeployment of eight serving Permanent Secretaries across key MDAs, saying the move was aimed at improving coordination, efficiency, and service delivery in the state’s administrative machinery.

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