The Oyo State Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) has celebrated the appointment of its Chairman, Bashorun Akinwale Solomon Akinwole, popularly known as Wolekanle, as the new Chief of Staff to Governor Seyi Makinde.
The appointment sparked jubilation among members of the Commission’s board, management and staff, who described it as a well-deserved recognition of Akinwole’s commitment to public service and the development of Oyo State.
In a statement issued by the Commission’s Director of Education and Social Services, Mrs Funke Foluso Lala, the Commission expressed delight over the appointment and congratulated the chairman on his elevation.
The Commission’s Permanent Secretary, Pastor Adeola Omoyeni Oduola, described Akinwole as a goal-getter who is full of wisdom and passionate about the progress of the state.
Oduola said the appointment was a divine recognition of hard work and dedication, expressing confidence that Akinwole would bring his experience and commitment to bear in his new assignment.
“We pray that God, who has always been your strength, will not forsake you in this new higher call to service in Oyo State,” he said.
Also congratulating the new Chief of Staff, the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), LGSC chapter, Comrade Lawal Abdullahi, described him as “Mr Renovation” in recognition of his efforts to improve infrastructure and staff welfare at the Commission.
Abdullahi said the workforce held Akinwole in high esteem because of his commitment to their welfare and the transformation recorded under his leadership.
“Your new appointment is not on a platter of gold but through hard work and commitment. We appreciate the Governor for identifying the right man for the job. We state here that the Governor did not make any mistake in this regard,” he said.
He added that Akinwole had transformed the Commission through his renovation initiatives, noting that both its infrastructure and workforce had benefited from his leadership.
“Our prayer is that you will continue to enjoy God’s grace and wisdom,” Abdullahi said.
Among those present to celebrate with Akinwole were the Chairman of the Oyo State Civil Service Commission, Alhaji Kamardeen Aderibigbe, and members of the LGSC board, including Alhaji Yusuf Ali Akinkunmi, Hon. Akeem Taiwo Oke, Hon. Oladejo Emmanuel Oladokun, JP, and Hon. (Mrs.) Christiana Nike Arewa.
Others in attendance were the Commission’s Director of Administration and General Services, Mr Adedayo Faith Solaja; Director of Finance and Supplies, Alhaji Gbola Badiru Adedokun; Director of Budget, Planning, Research and Statistics, Prince Rasheed Olabiyi; Internal Auditor, Alhaja Modinat Adeleke; and other members of staff.
The gathering provided an opportunity for the Commission’s leadership and workforce to celebrate Akinwole’s appointment and wish him success in his new role in the Makinde administration.
