Embezzle, Get Sacked, Fayemi Tells New Appointed Commissioners, Advisers

 

Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has threatened to sack any member of the state executive council who displays ineptitude and engages in corruption.

Fayemi stated that what the state needed at this time of financial difficulty are committed and visionary people, who are ready to sacrifice to make the state great.

Fayemi stated this while swearing in the new set of commissioners and Special Advisers in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday.

The governor stated that the task to rebuild the state that would be of gains to all should be paramount to the appointees and not personal aggrandisement.

Fayemi added that the inauguration marked the commencement of a full-fledged state executive council since he assumed office in 2018.

He said his government would be receptive to constructive criticism from members of the public, and that no one would be victimised for exercising such rights.

According to him, "You all knew the state of our state before I was inaugurated, and you could attest to the fact that we have raised the bar and change the landscape for better within these few months.

"Commissioners and advisers are creation of the constitution. Those appointed today emerged through wide consultation. I want to tell you that you were chosen because people believe in you.

"You must try and represent your people effectively. In coming up with this list, we ensured that each council gets one commissioner each.

"Make sure you make yourselves accessible. This is a government of restoration, and you must key into the four-cardinal objective of this government in your respective ministries.

"Penalties are there if you don't live up to expectations. This is an opportunity to write your names in gold for being part of the restoration team.

"Don't share the exaggerative view that government is an avenue to amass wealth.

"For those who know how to grumble, we won't hesitate to ask for your resignation if you are not contended with the meagre resources accruing to you."

The new commissioners are Dr. Adio Afolayan(Local Government and Chieftaincy  Affairs); Mrs. Moji Yaya Kolade(Health and Human Services); Mrs. Moji Fafure(Women Affairs); Mr. Emmanuel Foluso Daramola(Education, Science and Technology); Mr. Folorunso Olabode(Agriculture and Rural Development); Bamidele Faparusi(Infrastructure and Public Utilities); Mr. Gbenga Agbeyo(Environment).

Others are Mr. Olusoga Davies (Trade and Investment); Mr. Sola Adebayo (Works and Transport); Mr. Michael Awopetu (Youths and Sports); Mr. Muyiwa Olumilua(Information and Orientation); Mr. Femi Ajayi(Budget and Planning), Alhaji Ayodele Jinadu(Regional Development and Special Duties) and Mr. Febisola Adewale(Lands and Housing).

Responding on behalf of the commissioners, Dr. Yaya-Kolade promised the state that they would justify the confidence reposed in them by being diligent and resourceful.