By Latiifah Amusan
In a formal ceremony held today at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium in Alausa Ikeja, the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwoolu, has sworn in the new Lagos State Executive Council.
The event marks a significant step in the administration’s commitment to good governance and effective leadership.
The newly appointed members of the Lagos State Executive Council and their respective positions are as follows:
- Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo – Commissioner for Establishment Training and Pensions
- Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun – Commissioner for Basic Education
- Mr. Gbenga Oyerinde – Commissioner, Special Duties
- Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN) – Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice
- Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende – Commissioner for Youth and Social Development
- Hon. Ibrahim Layode – Commissioner for Home Affairs and Culture
- Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka – Commissioner for Tourism
- Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu – Special Adviser, Environment
- Mr. Abdulkabir Ogungbo – Special Adviser, Taxation and Revenue
- Engr. Abiola Olowu – Special Adviser, Commerce and Investment
- Dr. Adekunle Olayinka – Special Adviser, Works (to report to the Deputy Governor)
- Mrs. Bolaji Cecilia Dada – Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation
- Mr. Idris Aregbe – Special Adviser, Tourism Arts and Culture
- Mr. Yakubu Adebayo Alebiosu – Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure
- Mr. Tokunbo Wahab – Commissioner for Environment
- Hon. Bola Olumegbon – Special Adviser, Central Business District (CBD)
- Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih-Awokoya – Special Adviser Health
- Mr. Kayode Bolaji-Roberts – Local Government Affairs
- Mr. Moruf Akinderu Fatai – Commissioner for Housing
- Mr. Seun Osiyemi – Commissioner for Transportation
- Ms. Barakat Bakare – Special Adviser, Housing
- Prof. Akin Abayomi – Commissioner for Health
- Mr. Gbenga Omotoso – Commissioner for Information and Strategy
- Dr. Rotimi Fashola – Special Adviser Agriculture
- Mr. Mosopefolu George – Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget
- Mr. Tunbosun Alake – Commissioner for Science and Technology
- Ms. Ruth Abisola Olusanya – Commissioner for Agriculture
- Mrs. Kaosarat Folashade Ambrose – Commissioner for Industries, Trade, and Investment
- Dr. Olumide Oluyinka – Commissioner for Physical Planning
- Mr. Yomi Oluyomi – Commissioner for Finance
- Dr. Jide Babatunde – Special Adviser E-GIS
- Dr. Afolabi Abiodun Tajudeen – Special Adviser, Political, Legislative, and Civic Engagement
- Hon. Sola Shakirudeen Giwa – Special Adviser Transportation
- Dr. Mrs. Iyabo Oyeyemi Ayoola – Special Adviser, Central Internal Audit
- Mr. Ajigbotafe Akinyemi – Commissioner, Wealth Creation
- Mr. Nurudeen Lanre Yekini-Agbaje – Special Adviser, Rural Development and Chieftaincy Affairs
- Mr. Tolani Sule Akibu – Commissioner for Tertiary Education
The swearing-in ceremony signals a fresh start for the Lagos State government as these individuals take on their respective roles in shaping the future of the state.
Their diverse expertise and commitment to public service are expected to contribute to the continued development and progress of Lagos State.
