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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT

Bureau Of Political Affairs And Administration

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT

NAME OF THE DIRECTOR:     MR. Lapite Oluwatoyin O.

E-mail:     toyinlapite@gmial.com

INTRODUCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Office of the Secretary to the State Government is charged with responsibilities for central administration and co-ordination of all State Government policies and programmes.  The Office of the Secretary to the State Government is responsible for the following specific functions:

-           Chief Administrative Officer for the Office of the Governor

-           Secretary to the State Executive Council and supervision of the Office of the governor

-           Co-ordinating activities of Ministries and Government Agencies, especially on implementation of Government policies and decisions

-           Supervision of designated Bureau and Units in the Office of the Governor

-           Special Tribunals and Commissions of Enquiry

-           Advice on appointments to statutory bodies, Agencies and Boards of parastatals

-           Dealing with matters relating to conditions of service of Political Office Holders in the Executives, Legislature and Judiciary

-           Advice on State intelligence and public safety matters

-           Liaison with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Secretaries to Governments of other States of the Federation

-           Petitions and Appeals to the Governor from non-public officers

-           Public order and public complaints

-           Political intelligence and correspondence

-           Advising Government on the remuneration of the Chairman and Board members of Parastatals

-           Supervision of the Cabinet Office

-           Efficient monitoring of the machinery of Government

-           Maintenance of peaceful co-existence and harmony between the Government and the populace

-           Advice on State intelligence and public safety measures

-           Processing matters on prerogative of mercy

-           State honours and merit award

-           The Christian and Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board