38 perm secs get new official cars from Abiodun

By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta

Thirty eight permanent secretaries appointed by Governor Dapo Abiodun as well as some appointed by the immediate past government in the State have been given brand new official cars by the state government.

Abiodun, while speaking at the official presentation of the cars to the beneficiaries said the permanent secretaries deserved the gesture and more because they have contributed immensely to the successes of his administration and the gesture was to appreciate them for their dedication.

The governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tokunbo Talabi called on the beneficiaries to continue to imbibe entrepreneurial skills that will make the agencies of government more viable.

“We are on a long journey together. I urge you to deploy entrepreneurial sense in your duties so that the government can make more impact,” he added.

The governor said Ogun had great potentials which his administration was set to unlock to further improve the fortunes of the state in order to make life more comfortable for the people.

He urged the top government officials to continue to support and cooperate with his administration, saying any house divided against itself cannot stand.

Speaking on behalf of the recipients, Chairman, Body of Permanent Secretaries, Mr Kola Fagbohun expressed gratitude to the Dapo Abiodun-led administration “for yet another welfare package of brand new cars at a period of great financial challenges at all tiers of government in our polity.”

Fagbohun pledged continued support to the government towards moving the state forward to an enviable reference point for more impactful governance.