Governor Ambode swears in commissioners, SAs

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday sworn- in the newly appointed members of the state executive council.

Those inaugurated included 23 commissioners and 14 Special Advisers.

The ceremony which took place at Adeyemi Bero Hall, Alausa, Ikeja, was attended by principal officers of the state government.

The new commissioners are – Gbolahan Lawal (Housing), Dr. Jide Idris (Health), Folarin Coker (Tourism, Arts and Culture),  Seye Oladejo (Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations),  Engr. Ganiyu Johnson (Works and Infrastructure), Mr. Oluwatoyin Suarau (Agriculture), Mr. Rotimi Ogunleye (Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives), Mr. Akinyemi Ashade (Economic Planning and Budget) and Dr. Babatunde Adejare (Environment).

Others are – Mr. Olawale Oluwo (Energy and Mineral Resources), Dr. Benson Akintola (Establishment, Training and Pensions), Dr. Mustapha Akinkunmi (Finance), Dr. Abdul-Hakeem Abdul-Lateef (Home Affairs), Mr. Steve Ayorinde (Information and Strategy), Mr. Adeniji Kazeem (Justice), Alhaji Musiliu Folami (Local Government, Community Affairs) Wasiu Anifowoshe (Physical Planning and Urban Development) and Mr. Olufemi Odubiyi (Science and Technology).

Dr. Ekundayo Mobereola (Transportation), Engr. Adebowale Akinsanya (Waterfront Infrastructure Development), Mr. Babatunde Durosinmi-Etti (Wealth Creation and Employment), Hon. Lola Akande, (Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation) and Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf (Youth and Social Development) completed the list.

The inaugurated Special Advisers are – Mr. Ayodeji Tinubu (Sports and Chairman Lagos State Sports Council), Mr. Ganiu Okanlomo Sanni (Food Security), Mrs. Yetunde Onabolu (Urban Development), Mr. Kehinde Joseph (Civic Engagement), Hon. Adebimpe Akinsola (Arts and Culture), Dr. Olufemi Onanuga )Primary Healthcare), Mr. Obafela Bank-Olemoh (Education) and Hon. Adeyemi Olabinj (Commerce).

The rest are – Prince Anofi Elegushi (Transport), Mr. Babatunde Hunpe (Environment), Prof. Ademola Abass (Overseas Affairs and Investment), Mrs. Aramide Giwanson (Housing), Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan (Community and Communications) and Mr. Agboola Dabiri (Central Business District).