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Past Head of Service

2013 -2017

Festus Olowogboyega Oyebade

Festus Olowogboyega Oyebade assumed the position of Head of Service from 2013 to 2017. During his tenure, Oyebade focused on promoting good governance and professionalism within the civil service. He emphasized ethics, discipline, and accountability among civil servants, aiming to create a culture of public service excellence. Oyebade's leadership contributed to the state's ongoing efforts to improve service delivery, administrative efficiency, and overall development.

2011-2013

Sunday Olayinka Owoeye

Serving as the Head of Service from 2011 to 2013, Sunday Olayinka Owoeye continued the trajectory of enhancing administrative efficiency and effectiveness. Owoeye's leadership was characterized by efforts to strengthen the civil service's responsiveness to the government's priorities. He worked to align the workforce's skills with the demands of a rapidly changing society, contributing to the state's overall development goals.

2009-2011

Oluseyi Akerele

Oluseyi Akerele led the Osun State civil service as the Head of Service from 2009 to 2011. His tenure aligned with the state government's commitment to delivering public services that met the evolving needs of its citizens. Akerele focused on innovation within the civil service, exploring ways to harness technology for improved service delivery. He worked to streamline processes and reduce bureaucracy, ensuring that the government could respond effectively to emerging challenges and opportunities.

1999 -2003

Segun Akinwusi

Segun Akinwusi assumed the position of Head of Service in Osun State from 2005 to 2009. His tenure coincided with a period of increasing demand for improved public services and accountability. Akinwusi focused on implementing policies aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability within the state bureaucracy. He worked to modernize administrative processes, including the adoption of technology for better record-keeping and information management. Akinwusi's emphasis on performance evaluation and merit-based promotions aimed to foster a culture of excellence within the civil service.

2002-2005

Moses Inaolaji Adetoyese Ojo

Moses Inaolaji Adetoyese Ojo took over as the Head of Service of Osun State from 2002 to 2005. His tenure was marked by continued efforts to strengthen the state's administrative apparatus. Ojo worked to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the civil service by introducing modern management practices. He advocated for capacity building among civil servants, emphasizing training and professional development to enhance their skills and abilities. Ojo's leadership contributed to a more streamlined government structure, fostering better coordination and communication across various departments.

1999-2002

Simeon Adebolu

Simeon Adebolu served as the Head of Service in Osun State from 1999 to 2002. He played a crucial role in the early years of the state's democratic administration after its creation in 1991. During his tenure, Adebolu was tasked with overseeing the civil service and administrative functions of the state. He navigated the challenges of building a functional government structure, focusing on effective service delivery and ensuring the smooth functioning of various government departments. His leadership contributed to establishing foundational principles for the state's bureaucracy, as it transitioned into democratic governance.