Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has sworn-in Mr. Kolawole Peter Fagbohun as the 19th Head of Service of Ogun State with a charge on him to provide leadership that would strengthen the effectiveness and efficiency of the public service.

The governor who spoke at the ceremony held at the Executive Chambers of the governor's office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, described the new Head of Service as a dedicated and committed civil servant who combines rare blend of experience, astuteness, personal management and administration with thoroughness and sound professional calling.

"Your appointment means that you are a servant to the people. It is a rare opportunity to serve and this calls for sober reflection. You are to be the bridge between the public office holders and the public servants.

" Provide a kind of leadership that would strengthen the effectiveness and efficiency of the public service in fulfilling its mandates.

"Use your office for the successful implementation of the ISEYA pillars and Building our Future together agenda", the governor charged.

He said the occasion is the result of the merit based process that was inclusive and based principles of fairness and equity, urging the new number one civil servant to be a role model to others.

While charging the State workers to extend their support for the new Head of Service to enable him succeed, governor Abiodun pledged that his administration would continue to create necessary ambience for more developmental programmes that would enhanced the socio-economic development of every citizen of the State just as he promised to prioritized their welfare and wellbeing.

In his acceptance speech, Mr. Fagbohun said his coming on board would bring about the culture of high performance as he intended to adopt global best practices to ensure that public service translate  the policies and programmes of government into action.

He assured that the State work force would complement government efforts in achieving its developmental agenda by giving their optimal support, appreciating the governor for finding him worthy for the top job.