Makinde announces major cabinet changes in Oyo State
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has made significant changes to his cabinet. The announcement included the removal of the Secretary to the State Government, with a new appointment made immediately. Several other officials were reassigned or newly appointed to key roles. The changes were confirmed in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju.
What we know
- Seyi Makinde relieved Prof Olanike Adeyemo of her role as Secretary to the State Government.
- Prof Musibau Babatunde has been appointed as the new Secretary to the State Government.
- Barrister Temilolu Ashamu was moved from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources to the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.
- Ademola Aderinto, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Works, was named a commissioner-designate and will be presented to the state House of Assembly for screening.
- Abiodun Adedoja was appointed Special Adviser on Energy Security, and Kolawole Elijah Akanmu was named Senior Special Assistant on Budget and Economic Planning.
