Why I picked Egube Deputy Chief of Staff- Sanwo-Olu

By Adeola Ogunrinde

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has explained why he chose the immediate past Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Sam Egube, as Deputy Chief of Staff.

WESTERN POST had reported on Wednesday that Sanwo-Olu chose Egube as his new Deputy Chief of Staff to replace the former occupant, Mr. Gboyega Soyannwo, who passed on earlier in May.

Speaking during the swearing in of Egube on Thursday, Sanwo-Olu said that he possesses good pedigree which makes him to stand out and fit for the role.

The Governor said: “For me, the appointment of a successor to the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff is not about what has happened; it is about who we are and what we need to do. The task before us is enormous and giving excuses has not been the trademark of this Government. Time is of essence and waits for no one. We are lucky that we can identify someone that is competent and capable to carry on the tasks.

“Sam Egube is someone who is considered a round peg in a hole, having worked closely with the gentleman who left us.

“Egube has brilliant profile and resumé. We have to make this appointment, so that Lagosians will suffer no glitch or slowdown of governance in any form. The position of Deputy Chief of Staff is not only strategic but very critical to all activities this cabinet does. I congratulate Sam Egube who got appointed into the position.”

Sanwo-Olu urged Egube to bring fresh idea and confidence into his office and the cabinet, encouraging him to work with highest level of dedication and commitment to justify his appointment.

The Governor extolled the virtues of the late Soyannwo, noting that the deceased played his part and did his job diligently, setting an enviable standard in public service.

He said the deceased’s contribution to the development of Lagos would remain an unforgettable legacy.

However, Egube thanked the Governor for his re-appointment into the State cabinet, pledging loyalty to the government.

He said: “I will discharge my duties with all the skills I possess, which I believe will further enhance governance, bring pride to the cabinet and create more development in Lagos.”