By our Reporter
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, has approved the appointment of Mr. Olanrewaju Iskeel Saka as the new Head of the Public Service of Ogun State.
The appointment follows the retirement of the immediate past Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya, after attaining the statutory retirement age.
Until his appointment, Saka served as the Permanent Secretary, Bureau of Cabinet and Special Services in the state public service.
According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, the appointment was in recognition of Saka’s dedication, commitment to duty, hard work and outstanding contributions to the Ogun State Public Service.
Mr. Saka began his career in the Ogun State Public Service as a classroom teacher on Grade Level 08 on May 15, 1993. He later transferred to the mainstream civil service in 2006 as a Senior Administrative Officer on Grade Level 09.
Born on February 15, 1968, the new Head of Service is described as an experienced administrator with extensive expertise in policy coordination and implementation strategies.
He is also a member of several professional bodies, including the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies and the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management. He is equally a Fellow of the Institute of Policy Management Development.
The state government expressed confidence that Saka would bring his wealth of experience to bear in advancing efficiency and professionalism in the Ogun State Public Service.
