Seven new permanent secretaries have been sworn in by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Banquet Hall of Lagos House, Ikeja. The ceremony, confirmed on X by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, also marked the inauguration of the Chairman and members of the Lagos State Health Service Commission. The new permanent secretaries are Engr. Adeyemi Adetunji Adesanya of the Ministry of Urban Development, Mrs Durodola Olusola Bukonla of the Local Government Service Commission, Mrs Oladeji Oluwatoyin Olubunmi of the Cabinet Office, and Mr Sorungbe Tiwalade Adeyinka of the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology. Arc. Olukareh Bolanle Monica was appointed to the Office of Works, Dr Oluwo Adenike Oluwafunmilayo to Health District II, and Dr Martins Babajide Olumuyiwa to the Bureau of Public Defender.
Dr Oguntimehin Olukayode Olumuyiwa was inaugurated as Chairman of the Lagos State Health Service Commission. Other members include Dr Ogboye Olusegun Abayomi, Dr Odunuga Omolaja Odushola, Pharm. Dr Adejumo Moyosore Wuraola, and Dr Mrs Fadipe Ololade Omolayo. Sanwo-Olu charged the appointees to uphold professionalism, accountability, and commitment to efficient service delivery. He emphasized strengthening governance structures and improving services in health, infrastructure, and public administration. The governor reiterated the state government's commitment to building a responsive public service aligned with Lagos' development agenda and the needs of its growing population.
Sanwo-Olu appoints a Health Service Commission while Lagos hospitals still lack basic staffing and equipment, despite repeated promises. Dr Oluwo Adenike Oluwafunmilayo now oversees Health District II, where patients have reported long wait times and medicine shortages. The appointment suggests structural changes are prioritized over immediate fixes to care delivery. Lagos residents in that district may wonder how a new commission translates to shorter queues or better treatment.
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