Osun state governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, Thursday, swore in 35 cabinet members with a warning to shun acts capable of undermining the integrity of the state.
The 23 commissioners and 12 special advisers were inaugurated at the White House Parking Lots, Bola Ige House, state secretariat, Osogbo.
He warned them to shun acts capable of undermining the corporate integrity of the administration and the state, saying his administration has zero tolerance for corruption and opacity.
Oyetola, who also warned that his government would not hesitate to wield the big stick where necessary on any official found wanting of public misconduct, advised the new commissioners and special advisers to be bound by the sole aim of delivering on the development agenda of the administration.
Oyetola said, “As heads of ministries, you are our delivery channel. I charge you to harness the available human and material resources to fulfil our bond to the people.
“This administration has zero tolerance for corruption and opacity. We shall therefore not hesitate to wield the big stick where necessary.
“Ensure that you discharge every duty with utmost probity, accountability and transparency as these are the elements that will deliver stellar service in the face of extant limited resources and earn the trust of the people.
Speaking on behalf of the newly-inaugurated cabinet members, the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs. Funke Egbemode, lauded the governor for the confidence reposed in them to serve the state.
She assured the governor and the entire people of the state of diligent service in their respective ministries.
“We will not disappoint you. We will put in our very best to support the administration and uplift the standard of living of the people of the state.
“We shall take to the lessons garnered at the retreat to effect positive change across sectors,” she added.
Also speaking, the newly- inaugurated Deputy Chief of Staff in-charge of General Administration, Barrister Mikhail Adejare Adebisi, implored all members of the cabinet to see their appointments as a privilege to impact meaningfully on the lives of the people of the state.
