Abiodun swears-in 20th HoS, promises better civil service

Prince Dapo Abiodun, Ogun State Governor, on Monday said that his administration would continue to fulfil all promises made to the public service by ensuring the provision of adequate working tools for the workforce.

Governor Abiodun stated this during the swearing-in of the newly appointed Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, head of service, at the executive chambers of the Governor's Office, Oke-Mosan Abeokuta.

L-R: Immediate past Head of Service, Mr. Kolawole Peter Fagbohun; Deputy Governor, Engr. (Mrs.) Noimot Salako-Oyedele; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun and the new Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya after his inauguration at the Exco Chambers of the Governor's Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Monday.

Noting that the appointment of Onasanya symbolizes a call to greater service, Abiodun said that his administration would continue its commitment not only to the service but also to the broader development of humanity.

According to him, the civil service is the backbone and the engine that drives the policies and the bridge that connects the aspiration of the people with the actions of government.

"As you are all very aware, civil service is the bedrock of our administration, the engine that drives our policies and the bridge that connects the aspiration of the people with the actions of government.

"It plays a crucial role in ensuring effective governance, effective service delivery, and the implementation of government programmes and initiatives.

Governor Abiodun challenged the new head of service to raise the standard of the state public service and urged him to tread the path of excellence his predecessors were known for.