Sanwo-Olu Approves Appointment Of SSA On Persons With Disabilities

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Adenike Dasola Oyetunde as the Senior Special Assistant to Mr. Governor on Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWD).

Oyetunde’s appointment is in fulfilment of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s promise, on 30th December 2020, to appoint a Senior Special Assistant, during an interactive session and distribution of various support items to 364 physically-challenged persons at the State House in Marina.

In a statement signed by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, he said the appointment of Adenike Dasola Oyetunde as the Senior Special Assistant to Mr. Governor on Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWDs), stems from the confidence in her capabilities and demonstrated commitment to the rights and well-being of PLWDs.

The HoS explained that she had served as Programme Manager, Ambassador, Volunteer and Fundraiser on Irede Foundation’s Amputees United Initiative since 2018, stressing that Oyetunde had also volunteered since 2014 with Belinda Gates Foundation, a Non-Profit International Organisation in promoting the well-being of persons living with disabilities. Her appointment as SSA, PWDs is with immediate effect.

Muri-Okunola stated that following the approval of the appointment, Governor Sanwo-Olu charged the appointee to focus on improving service quality, adding that the present administration is fully committed to meeting the yearnings and aspirations of Lagosians.