Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Monday, inducted 48 newly-appointed Permanent Secretaries into the state civil service held at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s Office, Agodi, Ibadan, with a vow to continue upholding merit in the state civil and public service.
The new Permanent Secretaries comprise 15 from the mainstream, six Inspectors General of Education, six from the health sector, seven from the local government, one from the House of Assembly, one as Surveyor General, nine Tutor Generals, and three executive secretaries.
The governor stated that the appointees went through a rigorous selection process before being appointed to fill the vacancies.
While charging the Permanent Secretaries to excel in their roles and justify their appointment, Makinde emphasized that the state would continue to recognize and promote outstanding individuals in the education sector and local government service in the state.
Makinde also lauded the professionalism of the state Head of Service, Mrs. Olubunmi Oni, in handling the selection and appointment process of the new Permanent Secretaries.
Speaking with journalists after the event, Mr Rotimi Babalola, formerly of the Ministry of Information, and Mr Abdul Waheed Tijani pledged to do their best to support the current administration in the state.
