OUTGOING Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde
Fashola, yesterday, handed over the
administration of the state to Mr. Akinwunmi
Ambode, as the 8th elected governor of the state
along with his deputy, Dr Oluranti Adebule at a
colourful and well attended inauguration and
swearing-in ceremony, held at Tafawa Balewa
Square, TBS, Lagos Island.

The dignitaries at the ceremony were former
governors of the state; Brigadier Mobolaji
Johnson, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, Rear Admiral
Nduisi Kanu while former deputy governors in
attendance were; Mr. Femi Pedro and Adebisi
Sosan.

Also Senator Gbenga Ashafa, Senator Remi Tinubu
and Senator Solomon Adeola, Oba of Lagos Rilwanu
Akiolu, members of the Diplomatic Corps, Captains
of Industries, state lawmakers, All Progressives
Congress, APC, stalwarts, members of trade
associations, students among others were in
attendance.

Ambode, decked in white attire (Agabada) with a
red cap to match, was sworn in by the Chief Judge
of Lagos, Justice Funmilayo Atilade, at about
11.25am

Earlier, Ambode’s deputy, Mrs. Oluranti Adebule,
had been sworn in at about 11.19am by Atilade.
The governor, after inspecting the guard of

parade mounted by members of the Nigeria Police
Force, said, “As we collectively face the challenge
to make Lagos a better place to live in, we must
recognize our strength in diversity. A common
national identity where everybody counts. I shall
run an open government of inclusion that will not
leave anyone behind. No matter your age, sex,
tribe or any other Status, as long as you reside in
Lagos, we will make Lagos work for you.

“I want to assure all of us that I will make your
taxes work for you. You will surely get a
transparent and incorru-ptible government that
will give you good value for your taxes paid.
“We shall embark on continuous reforms in the
public service. I am determined to demonstrate
that the government belongs to the citizens. You
have put us here as servants to serve you and not
you serving us. Today we are committed to that
creed.Moving forward, the Civil Service will be
strengthened and made to respond to the needs of
all citizens in the same manner, quality services
are rendered in the private sector.

Creation of new ministry, offices
Highpoint of the inaugural speech which attracted
ovation from the crowd was the announcement by
the newly sworn in governor of the creation of a
new ministry and two offices.

According to Ambode “I want to assure the
business community and corporate Lagos that the
ease of doing business in Lagos will be improved
upon earnestly. Lagos is open for greater
business.

To this end, a new Office of Overseas Affairs and
Investment (LAGOS GLOBAL) shall be created
under the Governor’s Office.

“We want you to fly into Lagos, start your
business, find your way, live, work and enjoy in
Lagos.

“As part of our reforms, a new Ministry of Wealth
Creation and Employment shall be established.
This would specifically address the promise I made
during the campaign on employment trust fund,
labour exchange and entrepreneurship. This goal,
we shall pursue vigorously.

“Allso, the Office of Civic Engagement shall be
created under the Deputy Governor’s Office to
strengthen and enhance our promise on
government of inclusion. Everyone must have a
voice in my administration.”


http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/05/ambode-creates-ministry-of-employment-two-other-offices-in-lagos/

Correct!

This big head that has come to steal Lagos dry.

The "New Ministry" will be headed by a Commissioner. He will have his aides and parastatals under him. I don't want to be critical but I think the Ministry of Labour and Productivity should have been given this responsibility. A department for Wealth Creation and Employment could be established within the said Ministry. Why does Gov Ambode have to add more responsibilities on Lagos recurrent expenditure in the face of financial decline?

Hmm...he's kick-started d work alredi..#ekoonibaje..#ibelongtonobody

all is well that ends ****