Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu swore in seven [1] permanent secretaries on Friday at the Banquet Hall of Lagos House in Ikeja [1].
The move is part of a broader effort to strengthen the state’s public service and improve governance across key sectors [1]. By appointing new leadership in the civil service, the state aims to enhance the efficiency of policy implementation and the delivery of public services to residents.
During the ceremony, Sanwo-Olu urged the newly appointed officials to view their elevation as a call to greater responsibility and public trust, he said [1]. The governor emphasized that the roles of permanent secretaries are critical to the administrative stability of the state government.
In addition to the swearing-in of the seven [1] officials, Sanwo-Olu inaugurated the Lagos State Health Service Commission [1]. This commission is designed to oversee health service delivery and ensure that healthcare infrastructure is managed effectively across the state.
Sanwo-Olu said the new appointments are intended to provide the administrative capacity needed to drive the state's strategic goals. The governor noted that the appointments were based on merit and professional capacity to ensure the state's public service remains competitive and professional [1].
As the new permanent secretaries assume their roles, they are expected to manage the administrative functions of their respective ministries and the commission. The governor's focus on performance and public trust is intended to signal a shift toward higher accountability in the state's civil service [1].
According’s to the governor, the administrative changes are a step toward achieving the state's long-term development goals. He said the state will continue to evaluate the performance of those in leadership positions to ensure that governance remains responsive to the citizens of Lagos [1].
“The governor urged the newly appointed officials to see their elevation as a call to greater responsibility and public trust.”
The appointment of new permanent secretaries and the inauguration of the Health Service Commission represents a structural reinforcement of the Lagos State Government. By filling critical administrative roles and establishing a dedicated health oversight body, the state is attempting to reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks and improve the delivery of essential services in Africa's most populous city.
