Wednesday, 19 October 2016

Just In: Ambode sacks 3 commissioners

Governor of Lagos Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday sacked three commissioners, The Punch reports.
The affected commissioners are commissioners for Tourism, Mr Folorunsho Folarin-Coker; Finance, Dr. Mustapha Akinkunmi and Transport, Dr. Ekundayo Mobereola.
The development is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello.
According to the statement said Ambode directed the Special Adviser, Arts and Culture to take over as the Acting Commissioner for Ministry of Tourism and Culture, while the Special Adviser on Transportation will take over as Acting Commissioner for Transportation.
He also directed the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance to take over as the Acting Commissioner for Finance, pending the appointment of new Commissioners in the respective ministries.
Ambode thanked the former Commissioners for their service to the State and wished them well in their future endeavours.
The statement gave no reason for the decision.

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