Ondo gov demands diligence, zero tolerance for corruption from appointees
The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has declared that his administration would not tolerate any act of corruption and indolence from any of his political appointees.
To this end, Aiyedatiwa charged all his appointees to carry out their duties diligently, saying his administration was committed to delivering rapid and effective governance.
The governor stated this at the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed and reappointed members of the State Executive Council, on Thursday in Akure.
Aiyedatiwa emphasised that his administration’s focus was on speed and accuracy in governance, adding that the newly sworn-in officials must key into the seven-point developmental agenda, tagged ‘OUR EASE,’ which is designed to accelerate the state’s growth.
To ensure accountability and efficiency, the governor disclosed that performance-measuring techniques would be introduced, stressing that his “administration would have zero tolerance for corruption, indolence, and disloyalty.”
“We demand excellent performance from all appointees, for that is the primary reason we were voted into office by the good people of Ondo State,” he stated.
The governor further tasked the appointees to embrace teamwork and collaborate effectively with career officers, permanent secretaries, and accounting officers in their various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies as the success of the government depends on a unified administration with a shared vision.
The new appointees inaugurated include Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti as Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, SAN as Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mrs. Omowumi Isaac as Commissioner for Finance, Engr. Johnson Alabi as Special Adviser on Power, Dr. Seun Osamaye as Special Adviser on Women Affairs, Comrade Bola Taiwo as Special Adviser on Union Matters and Special Duties, Prof. Simidele Odimayo as Special Adviser on Health, and Engr. Abiola Olawoye as Special Adviser on Infrastructure, Lands, and Housing.
Responding on behalf of the appointees, the new SSG, Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti, expressed gratitude to the governor for the confidence reposed in them. He promised that the appointees would work tirelessly to support the administration’s vision and deliver impactful governance to the people of Ondo State.
