Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, has given his endorsement for the selection of Mrs. Ayisat Agbaje-Okunade as the Executive Secretary of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA).
The appointment of Mrs. Ayisat Agbaje-Okunade as Executive Secretary of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) has been officially communicated by Mrs. Sunkanmi Oyegbola, the Permanent Secretary of the Public Service Office (PSO).
The appointment is effective immediately, starting from August 29, 2023, as stated in the letter signed by Mrs. Sunkanmi Oyegbola on behalf of the Governor.
Sanwo-Olu, in the letter, urged Agbaje-Okunade to demonstrate a high level of dedication, diligence and selflessness in the discharge of her duties to justify the confidence and trust reposed in her.
Agbaje-Okunade earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from University of Westminster, a postgraduate degree in International Relations and Democratic Politics, and professional certificate in Government from Harvard Extension School.
She has other professional certifications in Scholarly Research from Transcontinental University, Circular Economy and Sustainability Strategies from the University of Cambridge, and Policy and Strategic Studies from NIPPS, among other prestigious institutions.
Agbaje-Okunade was the immediate past Senior Special Assistant (SSA) for Development Partnerships and Economic Planning to Governor Sanwo-Olu.