Ambode swears in cabinet, assigns portfolios

Some of the commissioners take the oath

By Kazeem Ugbodaga

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has sworn-in 23 commissioners and 14 special advisers to constitute his cabinet, with a charge on them to be accountable and loyal to the people .

The swearing-in ceremony was held on Monday at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa in Ikeja, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.

Here is the full list of the Commissioners  and special advisers and their portfolios :

Deputy Governor, Dr. Mrs. Oluranti Adebule: to oversee the Ministry of Education

Gbolahan Lawal, Commissioner for Housing;

Steve Ayorinde being congratuled by Ambode

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;

Senator Tinubu and Secretary to State Government Tunji Bello

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 Muslim Folami, Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs;

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 and

Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, Commissioner for Youth and Social Development.
The 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 Onabule, 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, Special Adviser Community and Communications

Mr. Agboola Dabiri, Special Adviser, Central Business District.

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