Lagos Gov. Ambode swears in 23 Commissioners, 14 Special Advisers

Lagos State Governor,  Akinwunmi Ambode today swears in his 37 Executive Council members and 14 Special Advisers-designate.

The ceremony took place at the State Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja.

The 37 Commissioners appointed and their portfolios include:

Gbolahan Lawal–  Commissioner for Housing

Dr. Jide Idris –   Commissioner for Health

Folarin Coker –  Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture. Seye Oladejo; Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations

Engr. Ganiyu Johnson –   Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure

Mr. Oluwatoyin Suarau –  Commissioner for Agriculture

Mr. Rotimi Ogunleye –  Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives

Mr. Akinyemi Ashade – Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget

Dr. Babatunde Adejare-  Commissioner for Environment

Mr. Olawale Oluwo-  Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources

Dr. Benson Akintola – Commissioner for Establishment, Training and Pensions

Dr. Mustapha Akinkunmi –  Commissioner for Finance

Dr. Abdul-Hakeem Abdul-Lateef –  Commissioner for Home Affairs

Mr. Steve Ayorinde–  Commissioner for Information and Strategy

Mr. Adeniji Kazeem – Commissioner for Justice

Alhaji Musiliu Folami –  Commissioner for Local Government, Community Affairs and  Town planning

Wasiu Anifowoshe – Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development

Mr. Olufemi Odubiyi – Commissioner for Science and Technology

Dr. Ekundayo Mobereola– Commissioner for Transportation

Engineer Adebowale Akinsanya – Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development

Mr. Babatunde Durosinmi-Etti – Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment

Hon. Lola Akande – Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation

Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf – Commissioner for Youth and Social Development

The 14 Special Advisers and their portfolios include: 

Mr. Ayodeji Tinubu-  Special Adviser Sports and Chairman Lagos State Sports Council

Mr. Ganiu Okanlomo Sanni – Special Adviser, Food Security

Mrs. Yetunde Onabolu – Special Adviser, Urban Development

Mr. Kehinde Joseph – Special Adviser, Civic Engagement

Hon. Adebimpe Akinsola – Special Adviser, Arts and Culture

Dr. Olufemi Onanuga – Special Adviser, Primary Healthcare

Mr. Obafela Bank-Olemoh – Special Adviser, Education

Hon. Adeyemi Olabinjo –  Special Adviser, Commerce

Prince Anofi Elegushi – Special Adviser, Transport;

Mr. Babatunde Hunpe – Special Adviser, Environment

Professor Ademola Abass–  Special Adviser, Overseas Affairs and Investment

Mrs. Aramide Giwanson–  Special Adviser Housing

Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan – Community and Communications;

Mr. Agboola Dabiri –  Special Adviser  Central Business District

Also, the Deputy Governor, Dr. Mrs. Oluranti Adebule was also assigned to oversee the Ministry of Education.