Adeleke Swears in Commissioners, Reads Riot Act

Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, yesterday, swears in 25 commissioners and three permanent secretaries, charging them to be efficient and effective in moving the state forward in line with his administration’s plans and policies.

Congratulating the newly appointed commissioners, the governor called on them to discharge their duties diligently, listen to the concerns of the people and work towards addressing their concerns, adding that any form of indiscipline would not be tolerated.

Adeleke maintained that the commissioners were a product of stakeholders’ choice and were all merit-based.

“Our team of commissioners are therefore a product of stakeholders’ choices. It is important to affirm that my preoccupation throughout the process was a merit based pathway. This passion of mine for putting together qualified hands was reflected in the template the party applied throughout.

“Now that the team is assembled, let me share a brief about my vision for the state. I seek a very responsive government that listens and satisfies the wishes of the people. So, your goal must be real service to the people,” he said. 

Adeleke said it was expected of all commissioners to act with integrity and honesty, adding that no corrupt practice would be tolerated.

“I value honesty and integrity in public service. You must be above board. Corrupt conduct will be heavily sanctioned. I love thinking out of the box in governance. As political heads of your ministries, be very innovative. Generate and implement new ideas.

“In times of national economic emergency, I love achieving much with little resources. Be prudent and adopt measures that reduce cost of projects and services. As we all know, I am a team player. There won’t be any room for solo actors in our cabinet. You must work as a team with a common goal to make a difference in the lives of our people.

“Above all, my leadership is about due process and rule of law. You must not cut corners. I will not compromise transparency and accountability.”