By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has approved the appointment of six new Permanent Secretaries as part of efforts to strengthen the leadership capacity of the state’s civil service and sustain ongoing public sector reforms.

The appointments, announced on Friday by the Head of Service, Mr. Iskeel Saka, fill vacancies created by the statutory retirement of former Permanent Secretaries.

The newly appointed Permanent Secretaries are Dr. Solomon Oluseyi Sokunbi, Mr. Abiodun Oladunjoye Akinwunmi, Mr. Adedeji Akanbi Sowunmi, Mr. Olumide Olusola Ogunbo, Mr. Dolamu Isaiah Idowu-Agida and Tpl. Musinat Abiola Ayodele.

According to Saka, the appointments were made in line with Section 208(c) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), following due consideration of merit, professionalism and inclusiveness.