Hon. Idowu Emmanuel Ajanaku has officially assumed duty as the new Commissioner for Information and Orientation in Ondo State, promising to reposition the state’s communication architecture for greater public engagement and visibility.
Ajanaku, who resumed on Wednesday at the ministry’s headquarters in Akure, was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Abiodun Ajanaku, and his Special Assistant, Dr. Adelakun. He was warmly received by the ministry’s management team led by the Administrative Secretary, Mr. Lanre Akarakiri.
Welcoming the commissioner, Mr. Akarakiri described Ajanaku’s appointment as both timely and strategic. “You are stepping into this role at a crucial moment. Your vast experience will undoubtedly transform the ministry and its operations,” he said.
In his inaugural address, Ajanaku, an indigene of Idogun in Ose Local Government Area, recounted his humble beginnings and extensive professional background, including his time with former Lagos Governors Babatunde Raji Fashola and Akinwunmi Ambode. “I rose from grass to grace and have learned the ropes from the bottom up. I am fully committed to using my experience to promote Governor Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa’s administration and project Ondo State’s potentials to the world,” he affirmed.
He called for unity and collaboration among media stakeholders in the state, pledging to foster harmony in order to strengthen the state’s information dissemination systems. “The ministry will be elevated to a new height. This is a collective task, and I urge everyone to come on board,” Ajanaku stated.
The resumption ceremony, according to the Information Manager, Abiodun Omotoso, featured a prayer session led by the Director of Accounts, Dr. Bola Oladipo, who sought divine guidance for the commissioner and the ministry. The Director of Finance and Administration, Mrs. Etaname Ogunmoniwo, also pledged the full cooperation of the staff to support the ministry’s new direction.
