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.
| Formation | 1976 |
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| Jurisdiction | Ogun State |
| Website | ogunstate |
| Legislative branch | |
| Legislature | House of Assembly |
| Meeting place | House of Assembly Complex |
| Executive branch | |
| Leader | Governor of Ogun State |
| Appointer | Direct popular vote |
| Headquarters | Government House |
| Main organ | Executive Council |
| Departments | 21 |
| Judicial branch | |
| Court | High Court |
| Seat | Abeokuta |
| This article is part of a series on the politics and government of Ogun State |
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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. He or she 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 he or she does not make a decision to sign or veto a bill, it 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. If the Governor is unable to discharge his or her duties, the Deputy Governor assumes the office of Acting Governor 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. He or she 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. He 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 |
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| 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 | |
| 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 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]
| Constituency | Representative |
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| Ifo I | Oluomo Olakunle Taiwo |
| Sagamu I | Mafe Adeyinka |
| Ijebu Ode | Alausa Olawale Hassan |
| Abeokuta South II | Olowofuja Idowu Nureni |
| Odogbolu | Adebowale Oladimeji Ojuri |
| Imeko-Afon | Akingbade Jemili |
| Ewekoro | Jolaoso Olujobi Israel |
| Obafemi Owode | Sanusi Tunde Wasiu |
| Ijebu North I | Solaja Bowale Olayinka |
| Ijebu East | Oyenuga Adejuwon Olufowobi |
| Ijebu North East | Otukoya Olujimi James |
| Abeokuta North | Ojodu Olayiwola Jamiu |
| Yewa North II | Oduntan Atanda Rasaq |
| Ijebu North II | Kadiri Dare |
| Ogun Waterside | Harrison Adeyemi |
| Ifo II | Ganiyu Alani Oyedeji |
| Abeokuta South I | Fasanya Victor Oludotun |
| Ado-odo Ota II | Bankole Olusola Akanbi |
| Yewa South | Akintayo Juliana Folakemi |
| Ado-odo Ota I | Aina Nurudeen Akinpelu |
| Remo North | Adeleye Adebiyi |
| Og I | Adekanbi-Sogbein,-Yetunde |
| Sagamu II | Soyebo Oluwasesan Mojeed |
| Ipokia | Adebowale Viwanu Ojo |
| Ikenne | Sonuga Samuel Olusola |
| Yewa North I | Suraj Adekunbi |
| Clerk of the House | Engineer 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 |
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| 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 |
References
- "State Executive". nigeria-law.org. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- "My unusual journey to be Deputy Governor-elect". thenationonlineeng.net. 2019-04-06. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
- "Executive Council". Ogun State Government. Retrieved 2019-02-15.
- "Constituencies". Ogun State House of Assembly. Retrieved 2019-03-15.
- Admin. "Judiciary". Ogun State Judiciary. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
- Ogun State Government Official Website. "Ministries, Agencies and Department". Retrieved May 29, 2020.
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