ILCS congratulates Adenike Fasina on appointment as Oyo Head of Service

The Institute of Leadership Coaching and Strategy (ILCS) on Tuesday congratulated its esteemed member, Dr. Adenike Ayobami Fasina, on her appointment as the Head of Service of Oyo State.

The congratulatory message was contained in a statement jointly signed by Dr Olasunkade Azeez, President and Chairman of Council and Barrister Jide Ologun, Head, Media Team, ILCS.

It said: “This landmark appointment crowns a distinguished career of 26 years of dedicated service, characterized by professionalism, discipline, ethical practice, and unwavering commitment to the ideals of public service.

“The appointment did not come as a surprise, considering her outstanding track record and her recognition as a two-time recipient of the Oyo State Merit and Productivity Award.

“ILCS commends His Excellency, the Governor of Oyo State, Eng. Seyi Makinde, FNSE, for this merit-based appointment, which was devoid of sentimental considerations and founded on thorough evaluation that identified Dr.

“Fasina as the best fit for this critical role. This decision underscores the Governor’s commitment to excellence, fairness, equity and the advancement of a robust civil service.

“This appointment is an indication that the governor has once again demonstrated commitment to rewarding competence and dedication in state service.

“The Institute also acknowledges the meritorious service of her predecessor, Chief Mrs. Olubunmi Oni, mni, FILCS, a highly revered Fellow of the Institute who served the State Public Service diligently and meritoriously and left behind a highly professionalised and reform-driven service.

“ILCS implores Dr. Fasina to consolidate on these reforms, working assiduously to strengthen the civil service and position Oyo State as a model of efficiency and professionalism within the Federation.

“Looking ahead, ILCS is eager to deepen the cooperation already enjoyed with the Oyo State Civil Service, with a view to collaborating in areas of capacity building, strategic formulation, and institutional strengthening.

“The Institute is confident that under Dr. Fasina’s leadership, the service will be further elevated, placing Oyo State on a higher pedestal and affirming its progressive status among Nigerian states.”

ILCS is a non-partisan, not-for-profit, and multi-dimensional professional body established as an offshoot of the Chartered Institute of Leadership, Policy, and Strategy, United States of America.

 ILCS is affiliated with the International Federation of Training and Development Organisations (IFTDO), UK – IFTDO African Confederation.

ILCS was registered in Nigeria with the mandate to regulate and promote responsible and disciplined leadership for a just, equitable, and fair society.

Through advocacy, research, capacity building, and effective strategic thrusts, the Institute works to advance leadership excellence across all strata of society for the benefit of humanity.