By Olasunkanmi Akoni, with Agency Reports

Lagos—Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, yesterday approved the dissolution of all boards of parastatals and agencies of government in the state.

In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Habib Aruna, the governor while stating that the dissolution takes immediate effect, however disclosed that the Civil Service Commission, Judicial Service Commission and the State Independent Electoral Commission are exempted.

Governor Ambode commended the modest contributions of the members of the dissolved boards, just as he wished them well in their future endeavours.

Meanwhile, the governor has also approved the appointment of Mrs. Abimbola Shukrat Umar as the new Accountant General of the State.

Mrs. Umar, prior to her new appointment, was the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

She also worked for at least 15 years in the private sector, before joining the Lagos State Civil Service as Chief Accountant 13 years ago.

Her appointment, according to the statement, takes immediate effect.