In a bid to enhance governance and service delivery, the Executive Chairman of Lagelu Local Government, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen has assigned portfolios to newly appointed Supervisory Councilors and Special Assistants. The announcement, which came following their appointments last Friday, aims to streamline administrative functions and ensure effective implementation of policies across various sectors.
The Supervisory Councilors and their respective portfolios are as follows:
- Tijani Iyabo Sarah – Health
- Olaniyan Hammed – Revenue & Investment
- Femi Fabunmi – Works
- Sunday Olumide – Finance
- Abiade Rotimi – Education
- Badmus Teslim – Transport
- Odunade Ibrahim – Information/Culture, Youth & Sport
- Bello Lukman – Agriculture
- Ademakin Aderemi – Project & Monitoring
- Mustapha Yusuf – Environment
- Adedeji Ademola – Community Engagement/Special Duties
- Bioku Benjamin – Security Matters
- Dada Christiana – Women Affairs
- Wole Fatoki – Inter-party Affairs
Additionally, the Special Assistants appointed were assigned to support specific areas crucial to community development and governance— as follows:
- Oladejo Blessing – Religion (Christian Affairs)
- Gbadamosi Sakirat – Culture
- Ayo Salami – Media & Communication
- Onaolapo Aibat – Women Affairs & Social Inclusion
- Ogundepo Alao – Education
- Adewale Adeleke – Youth & Sport
- Popoola Adisa – Environment
- Olanrewaju Ogundiran – Transportation
- Ajibade Olatunji – Legislative Matters
- Ojo Waheed Kunle – Agriculture
- Ganiyu Opebiyi – Islamic Affairs
- Muritala Owolabi, Busari Oseni, Olatoye Oladimeji – Special Duties
The appointments and portfolio assignments have been seen as a strategic move by the Executive Chairman to harness diverse skills and experiences towards achieving developmental goals within the local government area. Each appointee brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to their respective roles, promising a renewed focus on community engagement, infrastructure development, and social welfare.
The Executive Chairman expressed confidence in the abilities of the newly appointed officials, urging them to uphold transparency, accountability, and diligence in the discharge of their duties.
Stakeholders within the local government area have welcomed the appointments and the assignment of portfolios to the new Supervisory Councilors and Special Assistants- anticipating positive impacts on service delivery and governance effectiveness.
“With the assignments in place, Lagelu Local Government looks forward to a period of proactive governance and sustainable development across all sectors, catering to the needs and aspirations of its residents”, the Chairman said.