Ogun State Government has disclosed its commitment at creating an enabling environment that will foster partnerships, encourage knowledge sharing, innovation and pursuit of excellence.

The Head of Service (HoS), Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, stated this at the Investiture of Alhaji Atinuke Ebun, as the 11th Chairman of Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN), Ogun State Chapter, stating that the state is renowned for robust partnerships and synergy with strategic partners, informing the body to organise management and leadership training for the public service management staff, in a bid to further enhance service delivery and professionalism.

He reiterated that Governor Dapo Abiodun acknowledged the vital roles professional bodies play in the development of the state, urging the association to sustain its support in the developmental agenda of the state, which is anchored on key pillars of ‘ISEYA’ by providing expert advice, conducting research and offering practical solutions to challenges.

In his acceptance speech, Alhaji Ebun appreciated the state government for supporting the association, promising that his tenure would put the welfare of members on the front burner by organising retreats for chairmen and secretaries of affiliate bodies, roundtable sessions with political office holders and advocacy visits to government officials, stakeholders and media partners, among others.

Earlier, the immediate past chairman of the association, Pastor (Mrs.) Gladys Odugbemi, commended Prince Dapo Abiodun for his leadership role in ensuring that his cabinet members were seasoned professionals, thereby making his administration distinct from others, imploring them to extend hand of fellowship to the new executives for the success of the association.