Fayemi threatens to sack inept, corrupt cabinet members
Gbenga Sodeinde, Ado Ekiti
The Ekiti state Governor, Kayode Fayemi has threatened to sack any of his commissioners found to be inept or corrupt.
Making the threat while swearing in the new set of commissioners and special advisers in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday, the governor said what the state needs at this time when it is financially challenged, is committed and visionary people, who are ready to sacrifice to make Ekiti great.
According to him, the inauguration marked the commencement of a full -fledged state executive council since he assumed office and that his government will be receptive to constructive criticism from members and that no one would be victimized for exercising such rights.
“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 believed in you.
“You must try and represent your people well. In coming up with this list,
we ensured that each council get one commissioner each. Make sure you make yourselves accessible.
This is a government of restoration and you must key into our 4 -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 registration if you are not contended with the meagre resources accruing to you,” he said.
The new commissioners are: Dr. Adio Afolayan (Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs); Dr. (Mrs.) Moji Yaya Kolade (Health and Human Services); Chief (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) and Mr. Gbenga Agbeyo (Environment).
Others include, 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 (Regions Development and Special Duties) and Mr. Febisola Adewale (Lands and Housing).
