Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Gboyega Akosile as his deputy chief press secretary.
Before his appointment, Akosile was the founder of Bridgeworld COmmunications and owner of popular online TV, AN24.
In the same vein, the governor appointed six new Permanent Secretaries in Lagos State Public Service with effect from 1st June 2019.
A release by the Lagos State Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola listed the appointed Permanent Secretaries and their previous positions as follows:
Dr. Eniayewun Ademuyiwa Benjamin: MD Lagos Island Maternity, Mr. Erinle Olumide Olufolami; Principal Apapa Senior High School, Education District IV and Mrs. Oludara Okelola, Principal Babs Fafunwa Millenium Senior Grammar School, Education District VI.
Others are: Mr. Akewusola Wasiu Adedamola: General Manager, New Town Development Authority, Mrs. Falugba Yewande Abiodun: Director Admin & Human Resource, Ministry of Youth and Social Development and Mr. Osi- Efa Mustapha Abiodun; Director Admin & Human Resource, Ministry of Home Affairs.
The statement said that the portfolios of the appointees will be announced later.
The appointment was also announced by the State Head of Service.