The Ondo State Governor, Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Friday said the appointment of Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde as Secretary to State Government and Mr. Olugbenga Ale as his Chief of Staff was made possible because he believed they are men of immense capacity to respond to the expectation of the people of the State.
The Governor made this known during the swearing in of the duo and that of the five Senior Special Assistants, SSA at the Exco chamber in the Governor’s office, Akure.
Mr Akeredolu said, “The personalities of these two individuals and the high ranking offices they occupy bear testimony to the significance this administration attaches to excellence and best practices. It is also an evidence of our abiding commitment to devote the best of our efforts to our avowed goal of changing the lives of the people.
“With the critical appointments of these gentlemen being sworn in today and that of the five Senior Special Assistants alongside, the business of governance has begun.
“To drive this change process, we believe there is the need for an excellent human resources comprising of experience, competence, vision and confidence.
“In setting out to achieve these lofty goals, our administration is conscious of the fact that Change itself is a process. It is a process that must be clearly thought out, clearly articulated and clearly implemented to produce definite and quantifiable results.
“This exactly is the reason we have taken our time to search for men and women with immense capacity to respond to the expectation of the people.
“Our Secretary to Government Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde has a pedigree that speaks loud for experience, loyalty and vision. He is urbane, exposed and loyal. As you know he is a consummate politician with an enduring and enviable grassroots appeal.
“He served the people of Akure South and North federal constituency as a two time member of the House of Representatives. He is a disciplined party man and an excellent team player whose understanding of the vision and mission of this government convinces us beyond doubt that as Secretary to this government, he will support us to steer the center of government towards effective service delivery. May God help him in his discharge of his duties.
“Chief Joel Olugbenga Ale is not only an accomplished bureaucrat, his vast experience in public service has trained him to be steady, focussed and systematic in finding solutions to difficult challenges.
“He retired from the public service at the peak of his career having taken rounds as a government bureaucracy manager in virtually all the key departments of government. His renown ability as a planner, organiser and enforcer will serve government in great stead at all times in need. May God help him as he discharges his duties.”
Speaking further, the Governor said his government will continue to reward loyalty, dedication, competence and diligence.
“Let me restate to our people in Ondo State, in particularly to members of our party, the APC, that in due course, many more of our people will be invited to hold other key positions of authority at different levels of government, to serve the best interest of our state.
“We urge our people to understand that this state needs help and that as patriots, their sacrifice and service to common good remain the only purpose of their involvement in government.
“While waiting for such opportunities to come, we wish to appeal for patience with government, renewal of faith in our party and a complete dedication to our promises to the people of our state.,” he said.
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