Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sworn in Hon. Akeem Bamgbola as Chairman of the Lagos State Local Government Service Commission, alongside Hon. Folashade Olabanji-Oba and other members of the commission.
The swearing-in ceremony was held on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the Banquet Hall of Lagos House, Ikeja, where the Governor charged the newly appointed officials to prioritise effective service delivery and strengthen the state’s local government administration.
Other members of the commission are Hon. Adeyinka Durosinmi, Mr Ahmed Seriki and Mr Shamsideen Olaleye.
Sanwo-Olu urged the appointees to uphold professionalism, integrity, accountability and transparency, while ensuring the effective implementation of government policies and programmes.
He said their appointments reflected their experience and contributions to public service, adding that they were expected to improve institutional performance and deliver measurable results for Lagos residents.
“Our vision of a Greater Lagos requires a public service that can translate policies into results. The people of Lagos must be able to see the difference that effective governance makes in their daily lives,” the Governor said.
The Governor also called on the commission members to remain accessible and responsive, encourage innovation, promote collaboration and address administrative challenges with professionalism.
Speaking earlier, the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Olabode Agoro, described the appointments as another milestone in the state government’s drive to strengthen public institutions and improve service delivery.
Agoro expressed confidence in the appointees’ ability to discharge their responsibilities effectively, noting that their knowledge, experience and commitment would contribute to the development of the state’s public service.
He added that the appointments reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to meritocracy, professionalism, accountability and transparency.
In their responses, the appointees thanked Governor Sanwo-Olu for the confidence reposed in them and pledged to discharge their responsibilities diligently in the interest of Lagos State.
Hon. Folashade Olabanji-Oba, in particular, expressed appreciation to the Governor for the opportunity to serve and acknowledged the support and encouragement of prominent leaders in Ikorodu Division.
She pledged to contribute meaningfully to strengthening the Local Government Service Commission and improving service delivery across the state.
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