Ademola Adeleke, the Governor of Osun State, has issued a stern warning to his cabinet members, stating that they must fulfill their respective duties or face dismissal.
During the first State Executive Council meeting of 2024, held on Wednesday, Governor Adeleke urged his council members to step up their efforts in delivering services to the public.
He revealed that a covert Monitoring and Evaluation Team has been established to compile quarterly reports on the ministries and evaluate the performance of the cabinet members. He also called for solidarity among his aides.
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In a statement released on Wednesday by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, Adeleke was quoted as saying, “We should note particularly that 2024 is a critical year for this administration.
“By December (2024), we will be reaching the mid-term. We must move fast in the implementation of our sectoral plans. You all must work hard in your various ministries to achieve set goals.
“Kindly be informed that I have set up a discreet Monitoring and Evaluation Team to prepare quarterly reports on ministries and assess the performance of members of the cabinet. Even though you did not sign a performance bond on assumption of office, you will henceforth be evaluated on your service delivery.
“We will not hesitate to remove from office any appointee that fails to deliver based on monitoring and evaluation reports.
“As we commence the 2024 governance activities, I call on cabinet members to maintain a united front. The cabinet is one united family with equal rights and privileges for members. That is a settled matter in line with best practices. There must be an immediate end to rivalry and segregation within the cabinet.”