Dapo Abiodun swears in SSG, chief of staff

Dapo Abiodun

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has sworn in Olatokunbo Talabi as Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Salisu Shuaib as the Chief of Staff.

They were sworn in in a ceremony on Monday at the Conference Room of the Governor’s Office at Oke-Mosan in Abeokuta.

Mr Abiodun said their appointments came after ‘careful search, diligent considerations and wide consultations.’

The governor gave assurance that the rich experience they both possess in the private and public sectors would complement the good governance vision of his administration.

“As I join all our people to congratulate you on these well-deserved appointments, it is also important to remind you that it is a call to service and we expect you to consider this as a sacrifice to your people.

“Ogun State and its people expect from you unreserved commitment and dedication to duty,” he said.

Abiodun said that more appointments would follow and that no part of the state would be denied representation in his administration.

“Let me assure you all that no part or group in this state will be denied its fair representation in this administration, and we will not sacrifice merit,” he said.

Speaking on behalf of the duo, Mr Talabi said they would be loyal to the government and abide by every word of the oath of office they took.