Governor Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates 37-Member Cabinet, Emphasizing Excellence and Public Engagement.
Addressing the newly appointed officials, Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasized the need for excellence and humility in their roles, as the expectations of the people are exceptionally high. He urged them to work together, involve the public, make grounded decisions, and prioritize the best interests of the citizens.
During his first term, Governor Sanwo-Olu's administration made significant strides in various sectors. In transportation, efforts to alleviate traffic congestion included a Traffic Management Intervention Plan and the expansion of the Rapid Bus System. Additionally, Lagos introduced new transportation options like LAGRIDE.
In the health and environment sector, the government celebrated success in managing COVID-19 and built world-class Mother and Child Centres in different areas. Tele-medicine was introduced through the IleraEko app. In education and technology, the administration established two new universities and invested in numerous projects at the primary and secondary levels.
Governor Sanwo-Olu's second term focuses on legacy projects in transportation, health, and agriculture. The Blue Line Rail Service has commenced operations, joining cities worldwide with modern metro rail systems. The Red Line Rail Service is nearing completion, promising to serve iconic parts of Lagos.
The extension of the Blue Line from Mile 2 to Okokomaiko is also in the pipeline, with the potential to serve over one and a half million commuters daily, significantly benefiting the economy and improving citizens' quality of life.
Governor Sanwo-Olu's second term is marked by a commitment to social inclusion, gender equality, and youth development, encapsulated in the T.H.E.M.E.S+ agenda, promising a more equitable society and a Greater Lagos.
As the new cabinet takes office, they face the formidable task of building on past successes and delivering on the governor's vision for a better Lagos.
The list of the newly appointed commissioners and special advisers includes prominent names like Lawal Mohammed Pedro (SAN) as Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Prof. Akin Abayomi as Commissioner for Health, and Gbenga Omotoso as Commissioner for Information and Strategy, among others.
The full list of the Commissioners are:
Lawal Mohammed Pedro (SAN) – Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General
Prof. Akin Abayomi – Commissioner for Health
Wahab Adetokunbo – Commissioner for the Environment
Moruf Akinderu-Fata i- Commissioner for Housing
Gbenga Omotoso – Commissioner for Information and Strategy
Layode Ibrahim – Commissioner for Home Affairs
Bolaji Cecilia Dada – Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA)
Olusanya Abisola Ruth – Commissioner for Agriculture
Abayomi Oluyomi – Commissioner for Finance
Ayantayo Afolabi Waheed – Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions
Oyerinde Olugbenga – Commissioner for Special Duties
Adetoke Benson-Awoyinka – Commissioner for Tourism
Ogunlende Mobolaji Abubakar – Commissioner for Youths and Social Development
Yakub Ekundayo Alebiosu – Commissioner for Waterfront Development
Mosopefoluwa George – Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget
Olatunbosun Alake – Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology
Alli-Balogun Jamiu Adedeji – Commissioner for Basic Education
Bolaji Kayode Roberts – Commissioner for Local Government
Osiyemi Oluwaseun – Commissioner for Transportation Ambrose Folashade Kaosara
– Bada-Commissioner, Industry, Trade and Investment
Dr. Oluyinka Abiodun Olumide – Commissioner for Physical planning
Akinyemi Bankole Ajigbotafe – Commissioner for Wealth creation
Tolani Sule Akibu – Commissioner for Tertiary Education
Special Advisers
Dr. Fashola Rotimi – Special Adviser, Agriculture
*Engr. Adeyinka Lukmon – Special Adviser for Works and Infrastructure
*Dr. Finnih Awokoya Oreoluwa – Special Adviser, Health
*Dr. Iyabo Ayoola Oyeyemi – Special Adviser, Central internal Audit
*Olajide Abiodun Babatunde – Special Adviser, EGIS and Urban Planning
*Rotimi Akodu Oladosu – Special Adviser, Environment
*Ogungbo Abdul-Kadir Opeyemi – Special Adviser, Taxation and Revenue
*Aregbe Olayiwola Idris – Special Adviser, Tourism
*Lawal Bola Olumegbon – Special Adviser, Central Business District (CBD)
*Barr. Barakat Olawunmi Bakare – Special Adviser, Housing
*Dr. Afolabi Abiodun Tajudeen – Special Adviser, Political and Civic Engagement
*Dr. Nurudeen Yekini-Agbaje Lanre – Special Adviser, Rural Development and Chieftaincy Affairs
*Sola Giwa – Special Adviser, Transportation
*Engr. Moshood Olowu – Special Adviser, Commerce
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