Government of Ogun State

The Government of Ogun State consists of elected representatives and appointed officials responsible for the government of Ogun State, Nigeria. Ogun State has a population of about 2 million people, and is one of the 36 states that make up the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The state government is composed of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, whose powers are vested by the Constitution in the Governor, the House of Assembly, and the High Court. The judiciary operates independently of the executive and the legislature. At the local level, elected officials are in charge of local government areas.

Government of Ogun State
Formation1976 (1976)
JurisdictionOgun State
Websiteogunstate.gov.ng
Legislative branch
LegislatureHouse of Assembly
Meeting placeHouse of Assembly Complex
Executive branch
LeaderGovernor of Ogun State
AppointerDirect popular vote
HeadquartersGovernment House
Main organExecutive Council
Departments21
Judicial branch
CourtHigh Court
SeatAbeokuta

Executive

The executive branch is headed by the Governor, assisted by the Deputy Governor, both of whom are elected. The Governor appoints the heads of parastatals, state-owned bodies, judicial officers, permanent secretaries and members of the Executive Council with the exception of the Deputy Governor. The Civil Service is administered by the head of service, a career civil servant, with each ministry managed by a permanent secretary. The commissioner is responsible for policy, while the permanent secretary provides continuity and is responsible for operations.

Governor

As the highest ranking official in the executive, the governor of Ogun State wields significant influence in matters relating to the governance of the state. As in most presidential systems, the governor is both the head of government and head of state. The governor is empowered by the Constitution to preside over the Executive Council, as well as to appoint, dismiss or reappoint its members–excluding the Deputy Governor–at will. In addition, the governor may sign legislation passed by the House into law or may veto it; however, if the governor does not make a decision to sign or veto a bill, the legislation automatically becomes law after 30 days.

A vote by a two-thirds majority in the House can overrule the governor. The same vote is required to initiate an impeachment process of the Governor or Deputy Governor. the Deputy Governor assumes the office of Acting Governor when the Governor is unable to discharge the duties of the office, until the governor resumes duty, or until election of a new one.[1]

Deputy Governor

The position of Deputy Governor of Ogun State constitutes the vice-head of state and government. The position created when the federation returned to civilian authority under the Second Republic. Whoever holds the post is considered the second highest official in the executive branch. The deputy governor is also the first official in line to succeed the governor, should that office be vacated.

The deputy governor is elected concurrently on a ticket with the governor for a term of four years, renewable once. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, an engineer, is the current deputy governor. She was chosen by the governor Dapo Abiodun to be his running mate in the 2019 election.[2]

Executive Council

The Executive Council is currently made up of:[3]

Office Incumbent
Governor Dapo Abiodun
Deputy Governor Noimot Salako-Oyedele
Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Mr. Gbolahan Adeniran
Commissioner for Information Alhaji Abdulwaheed Odusile
Commissioner for Agriculture Dr. Adeola Odedina
Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning Mr. Olaolu Olabimtan
Commissioner for Commerce and Industry Mrs Kikelomo Longe
Commissioner for Community Development and Cooperatives Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat
Commissioner for Culture and Tourism Dr. Toyin Taiwo
Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology Abayomi Arigbabu
Commissioner for Environment Hon. Abiodun Abudu Balogun
Commissioner for Finance Mr Dapo Ogunbadejo
Commissioner for Forestry Hon. Tunji Akinosi
Commissioner for Health Dr. Tomi Coker
Commissioner for Housing Mr. Jamiu Omoniyi
Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Hon. Afolabi Afuape
Commissioner for Rural Development Engr. Oludotun Taiwo
Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs Barr. Femi Ogunbanwo
Commissioner for Transportation Engr Gbenga Dairo
Commissioner for Urban and Physical Planning TPL Tunji Odunlami
Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development Mrs Funmi Efuwape
Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure Engr. Ade Akinsanya
Commissioner for Youth and Sports Dr. Kehinde Oluwadare

Special Advisers

Office Incumbent
Senior Special Adviser for Political Matters RT. Hon. Tunji Egbetokun
Special Adviser for Women Affairs & Social Development Hon. Adijat Motunrayo Adeleye-Oladapo
Special Adviser for Bureau Lands & Survey Hon. Aina Ololade Salami
Special Adviser for Environment Ola Oresanya
Special Adviser for Works & Infrastructure Engr Babatunde A. Adesina
Special Adviser for Government House Babatunde Olaotan
Special Advisers for Information, Communication & Technology Dayo Abiodun
Special Adviser for the Housing Hon. Tajudeen Egunjobi
Special Adviser for Job Creation and Empowerment Olalekan Olude
Special Adviser for Special Duties (Water) Engr. Kunle Otun
Special Adviser for Security AIG. Olushola Kamar Subair
Special Adviser for Education, Science & Technology Ronke Soyombo
Special Adviser for OPIC Arc. Abiodun Arole-Fari
Special Adviser for Communications Hon. Remmy Hazzan
Special Adviser for Rural Development Princess Peju Shote
Special Adviser for OGIRS Hon. Adegbenga Adeshina
Special Adviser for OGIRS Jide Sanwo
Special Adviser for Energy Lolu Adubifa
Special Assistant on Information Olalekan Osiade


Legislature

The Ogun State House of Assembly is the unicameral legislative body of the state government. It was established in 1979 by part II, section 84, of the Constitution of Nigeria, which states, "There shall be a House of Assembly for each of the States of the Federation". Led by a Speaker, the House of Assembly consists of 26 members, each elected to four-year terms in single-member constituencies by plurality. Its primary responsibility is to create laws for the peace, order and effective government of the state.

Powers

There are numerous powers the Constitution expressly and specifically grants to the House of Assembly as they are necessary for its relevance. These include the powers to approve budget estimates presented to it by the executive; to make laws establishing the chargeable rates and the procedure to be used in assessing and collecting the rates charged by each local government council; to confirm gubernatorial appointments, oversee and monitor activities of government agencies, review policy implementation strategies of the executive, and summon before it and question a commissioner about the conduct of his or her ministry, especially when the affairs of that ministry are under consideration; and to initiate impeachment proceeding in order to secure the removal of the Governor or Deputy Governor.

Representatives

The legislature consists of elected representatives from each constituency. As of June 12, 2015, they were:[4]

ConstituencyRepresentative
Ifo IOluomo Olakunle Taiwo
Sagamu IMafe Adeyinka
Ijebu OdeAlausa Olawale Hassan
Abeokuta South IIOlowofuja Idowu Nureni
OdogboluAdebowale Oladimeji Ojuri
Imeko-AfonAkingbade Jemili
EwekoroJolaoso Olujobi Israel
Obafemi OwodeSanusi Tunde Wasiu
Ijebu North ISolaja Bowale Olayinka
Ijebu EastOyenuga Adejuwon Olufowobi
Ijebu North EastOtukoya Olujimi James
Abeokuta NorthOjodu Olayiwola Jamiu
Yewa North IIOduntan Atanda Rasaq
Ijebu North IIKadiri Dare
Ogun WatersideHarrison Adeyemi
Ifo IIGaniyu Alani Oyedeji
Abeokuta South IFasanya Victor Oludotun
Ado-odo Ota IIBankole Olusola Akanbi
Yewa SouthAkintayo Juliana Folakemi
Ado-odo Ota IAina Nurudeen Akinpelu
Remo NorthAdeleye Adebiyi
Og IAdekanbi-Sogbein,-Yetunde
Sagamu IISoyebo Oluwasesan Mojeed
IpokiaAdebowale Viwanu Ojo
IkenneSonuga Samuel Olusola
Yewa North ISuraj Adekunbi
Clerk of the HouseEngineer Isiaka Bisiriyu

Judiciary

The administration of justice in Ogun State is one of the fundamental duties of the judiciary of the state. This branch of government explains and applies the laws by hearing and eventually making decisions on various legal cases. It has a regulatory or supervisory body known as the Judicial Service Commission, which takes care of appointment, promotion and disciplinary issues of the judiciary.

The Chief Judge of Ogun State is the appointed head of the judicial branch. The Chief Judge is also the most senior judge and presiding member of the High Court of Justice. Among other responsibilities, the Chief Judge has the ceremonial duty of administering the oath of office of the Governor. In modern tradition, the Chief Judge retires voluntarily at sixty years of age, or statutorily at sixty-five years of age.

Most appointments to the judiciary are made by the Governor, but acting upon the recommendation of the National Judicial Council. At present, there are about 10 judicial divisions within the High Court of Justice, and about 26 judges carrying out their professional work.[5]

Local government

Local government areas handle local administration under an elected Chairman.

Ogun State is divided into twenty-three local government areas (LGAs).

List of government agencies of Ogun State

The agencies of Ogun State consists of twenty (20) ministries and twenty seven (27) departments and they are as follows:[6]

Ministries Departments & Agencies
Ministry of Budget and Planning Ogun State Bureau of Information Technology
Ministry of Commerce and Industry Ogun State Internal Revenue Services
Ministry of Agriculture Ogun State Teaching Service Commission
Ministry of Urban and Physical Planning Ogun State Urban and Regional Planning Board
Ministry of Works and Infrastructure Ogun State Housing Corporation
Ministry of Information and Strategy Office of The Auditor-General For Local Governments
Ministry of Environment Bureau of Political Affairs and Administration
Ministry of Youth Development, Sports and Employment Generation Bureau of Transportation
Ministry of Community Development & Corporative Bureau of Service Matters, Office of Head of Service
Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development Bureau of Lands and Survey
Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Bureau of State Pensions
Ministry of Regional Integration Ogun State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board
Ministry of Justice Ogun State Local Government Service Commission
Ministry of Health Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board
Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs Ogun State Primary Health Care Development Board
Ministry of Housing Ogun State Hospital Management Board
Ministry of Forestry Ogun State Office for Trade and Investment
Ministry of Culture and Tourism Office of The Chief Registrar High Court Of Justice
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Ogun State House of Assembly
Ogun State Civil Service Commission
Ogun State Property and Investment Corporation
Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board
Bureau of Electrical Engineering Services
Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE)
Office of the Auditor - General, Ogun State
Ogun State Health Insurance Agency
Bureau of Statistics

See also

References

  1. "State Executive". nigeria-law.org. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
  2. "My unusual journey to be Deputy Governor-elect". thenationonlineeng.net. 2019-04-06. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
  3. "Executive Council". Ogun State Government. Retrieved 2019-02-15.
  4. "Constituencies". Ogun State House of Assembly. Retrieved 2019-03-15.
  5. Admin. "Judiciary". Ogun State Judiciary. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
  6. Ogun State Government Official Website. "Ministries, Agencies and Department". Retrieved May 29, 2020.
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