Sanwo-Olu has sworn in 35 members of his cabinet – Blissful Affairs online

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    Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday sworn-in 35 members of his cabinet that will assist him in piloting the affairs of the state in the next four years, urging them to embrace transparency and accountability.

    The event held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, was witnessed by thousands of well wishers and dignitaries.

    LIST OF COMMISSIONERS & SAs with their portfolios:

    1. Mr. Rabiu Olowo Onaolapo
    Honourable Commissioner for Finance

    Rabiu according to his twitter and Linkedln handle profile is a Certified Fraud Examiner, Experienced Chief Audit Executive, Adjunct Professor and Authorised Trainer of The ACFE in West Africa, an anti-fraud organisation and premier provider of anti-fraud training and education.

    2. Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo
    Commissioner for Education

    Folashade is an educationist with more than 20-year experience in the sector. She is a principal consultant/CEO at Leading Learning Limited, a company she founded herself in 2014.

    3. Prof. Akin Abayomi
    Commissioner for Health

    Prof. Emeritus Abayomi is a specialist in Internal Medicine, Oncology, Environmental Health and Biosecurity. Akin studied at the Royal Medical College of Saint Bartholomew’s Hospital in the University of London where he attained his first graduate degree in Medicine and progressing to obtain fellowships from both Royal College of Medicine in the United Kingdom and the College of Medicine of South Africa.

    4. Dr. Idris Salako
    Commissioner for Fiscal Planning and Urban Development

    Idris is the Managing partner at Adesanya Salako and Associates. He is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) and a member at the Town Planning Registration Council of Nigeria (TOPREC).

    5. Mr. Tunji Bello
    Commissioner for Water Resources and Environment

    Bello, according to his profile on Bloomberg served as worked with various companies like First Bank of Nigeria, Concord Press Nigeria Ltd., St. Petersburg Times, Florida USA, to mention just a few.
    The former commissioner and immediate Secretary to the State Government (SSG) had various publications to his credit ranging from business to politics.
    He is a member of the following bodies: Nigerian Bar Association, Nigerian Society of International Law, Nigerian Guild of Editors, Nigerian Union of Journalist, and Civil Liberty Organisation.

    6. Mr. Gbenga Omotoso
    Commissioner for Information and Strategy

    Gbenga is an award-winning journalist and the current Editor-in-Chief of The Nation Newspaper.

    7. Mrs. Bolaji Dada
    Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation

    Dada is the former Vice-Chairman of Apapa Local Government, a position she held twice. She is a 1991 graduate of the Lagos State University graduate of Industrial Chemistry with a Masters in Corporate Governance from the Leeds Metropolitan University, United Kingdom.

    8. Mr. Lere Odusote
    Commissioner Energy and Natural Resources

    Olalere is an acknowledged power sector expert responsible for creating partnership strategies that guide new business and infrastructure development.
    He has a BSc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Ibadan and an MBA in Investment Management and Information from Pace University, New York.

    9. Dr. Frederic Oladeinde
    Commissioner for Transportation

    Oladeinde is the Head of Corporate and Investment Planning Department of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA). He joined LAMATA in 2008 as Technical Adviser and head of Transport Planning.
    He holds a Ph. D. degree in Transport Planning from Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine in the United Kingdom.
    He began his career as a transport consultant in Oscar Faber Consulting in London, United Kingdom before joining the Department for Transport, UK as a Senior Transport Planning Adviser where he was responsible for advising the British government on the impact of various transport policies.

    10. Mr. Gbolahan Lawal
    Commissioner for Agriculture

    Gbolahan is the immediate past Commissioner of Housing and a former Commissioner of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Lagos State. A seasoned security & development practitioner and socio-entrepreneur, he has deep understanding for political economy of development, especially in low and medium-income economies.

    11. Moruf Akinderu Fatai
    Commissioner for Housing

    12. Mr. Moyo Onigbanjo (SAN)
    Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice

    Moyosore is a first-class litigator. In recognition of his excellence in this regard the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee, chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, the Hon. Justice Aloma Mukhtar GCON conferred Mr. M.J. Onigbanjo with the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria on 23rd September 2013.

    13. Mr. Hakeem Fahm
    Commissioner for Science and Technology

    Hakeem is an ICT specialist and a former Commissioner for The Ministry of Science and Technology. He is also a Network Infrastructure Director.

    14. Mrs. Ajibola Ponnle
    Commissioner for Ministry Establishment, Training and Pension

    Mrs. Ponnle is an accomplished Consultant, Executive Coach and Organisational Psychologist. She has a B.Sc. in Economics from the University of Ibadan and a M.Sc. in Organisational Psychology from the University of London.
    She has over 22 years’ experience in various fields having worked in companies such as Arthur Andersen (now KPMG International) and British American Tobacco.
    With a combined experience in Human Capital development of over 14 years, Ponnle has worked extensively with leaders and teams in both private and public sectors with focus in the area of learning and development, leadership and team development, diversity and inclusion and change management.

    15. Engr. Aramide Adeyoye
    Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure

    16. Mr. Segun Dawodu
    Commissioner for Youth and Social Development

    Dawodu is a former Commissioner of Sports in Lagos.

    17. Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf
    Commissioner for Home Affairs

    Uzamat is a Pharmacist, Politician and the immediate past Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Lagos State
    She had her primary education at Ansar-Ud-Deen Primary School, Ile Ife from ‪1980-1986‬. On completion she gained admission into the Seventh Day Adventist Grammar school Ile Ife between ‪1987-1992‬ after which she was admitted to University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos for her B.Pharm graduating in the year 2006.

    18. Mrs. Yetunde Arobieke
    Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs

    19. Mrs. Lola Akande
    Commissioner for Commerce and Industry

    20. Mrs. Olufunke Adebolu
    Commissioner for Tourism Arts and Culture

    21. Mr. Sam Egube
    Commissioner for Economy Planning and Budget

    Egube is the Board Chairman of CeLD Innovations Limited. He is an engineer with significant banking experience.
    He is also an author and socially smart entrepreneur whose carrier runs through a significant number of local and international institutions.
    His banking sojourn as management staff and consultant cuts through top Nigerian banks including, United Bank for Africa Plc, NNB International Bank Plc, First Bank of Nigeria Plc and Diamond Bank Plc.

    22. Dr. Wale Ahmed

    COMMISSIONER
    Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations

    Dr. Wale is a Medical doctor and a member, Nigerian Medical Association, Society for International Relations & Diplomacy and Nigerian Red Cross Society.
    He is a one-time Commissioner for Special Duties and Assembly member who sponsored the motion for free treatment of accident victims within the first 24 hours.

    23. Ms Ruth Bisola Olusanya_ not available
    Special Adviser, Ministry of Agriculture

    24. Princess Aderemi Adebowale
    Special Adviser of the Office of Civic Engagement

    Princess Adebowale, founder of Remindales Healthcare Agency, is a one-time freelance journalist and politician. She is a former aspirant of the Epe Federal constituency in the House of Representatives.

    25. Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo
    Special Adviser on Political and Legislative Affairs

    Ayantayo is a crime and fictional writer turned politician. A graduate of Mass communications from the University of Lagos, Ayantayo has been writing from an early age.
    He was Secretary to the Local Government, Orile Agege and presently a member, Lagos State House of Assembly Service Commission (LAHASCOM)

    26. Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka
    Special Adviser, Ministry of Housing

    She is a barrister turned politician. She is also the Assistant Legal Adviser, All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos State.

    27. Joe Igbokwe
    Special Adviser for Drainage and Water Resources

    28. Tubosun Alake
    Special Adviser for Innovation and Technology

    29. Architect Kabiru Ahmed Abdullahi
    Special Adviser, Urban Development

    30. Anofi Olanrewaju Elegushi
    Special Adviser, Central Business Districts

    31. Bonu Solomon Saanu
    Special Adviser, Arts and Culture

    32. Oluwatoyin Fayinka
    Special Adviser, Ministry of Transportation

    33. Oladele Ajayi
    Special Adviser on Commerce and Industry

    34. Tokunbo Wahab
    Special Adviser, Ministry of Education

    35. Solape Hammond
    Special Adviser on Sustainable Development Goals

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