Sanwo-Olu appoints Ogunbanwo, 5 others as Permanent Secretaries
By Shayo Olatonmiwa
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed six senior officers as Permanent Secretaries in the state public service, including Olatunbosun Ogunbanwo, Director of Public Affairs at the Ministry of Health.
The appointments, announced by Head of Service Bode Agoro in a circular dated October 13, 2026, took effect the same day.
Other appointees are Dr Olawale Mahadiyu Adegbite of the Health Service Commission; Folashade Aina Thomas-Orogan and Adebayo Mubashiru Haroun of the Ministry of Justice; Olayinka Margret Oye-Bamgbose of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital; and Bilquees Toyin Adekoya of Education District VI.
The state government said the appointments were intended to strengthen policy implementation and improve public service delivery.
Ogunbanwo brings nearly 30 years of experience in public service, strategic communication and information management.
He previously served as Director of Public Affairs at the Ministry of Agriculture and played communication roles during public health emergencies, including Ebola, COVID-19, Lassa fever and diphtheria.
