The Governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi, has sworn in the new Head of Service, Bamidele Olugbenga Agbede.
This is sequel to the retirement of the previous Head of Service, Morenike Olapeju Babafemi, who completed her tenure last week, Thursday.
In his speech, the governor stated that he viewed the selection of the Head of the Civil Service as one of the most important success factors for any administration.
As a result, he established a process-driven structure to assured that only the best candidates are selected to lead the State public service.
He enjoined the recently elected Head of Service to uphold the trust placed in him and support the objectives and programs of the state government as boldly and explicitly stated in the 5-pillar plan, as it is also expecting that he will provide stability for the future administration.
The Governor used the occasion to openly show his happiness and appreciation for the immediate past Head of Service, Morenike Olapeju Babafemi, the first female Head of Service in Ekiti State, whom he describes as a trailblazer par excellence who made significant progress in reforming the public service bringing about improving quality in service delivery.
While responding, the New Head of Service, Bamidele Olugbenga Agbede, vow to build on the achievement of the previous Head of Service while also introducing innovations that will make the state’s public servants more proficient and efficient.