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Makinde Inaugurates Cabinet, Assigns Portfolios To Commissioners

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1 year ago

Jul 26, 2023.

Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has today sworn in newly appointed 16 Commissioners.

The Governor also officially swore-in the new Secretary to the Government of the State SSG), Prof Kudirat Adeyemo as well as the former Acting Head of Service, Olubunmi Oni into substantive position as Head of Service (HoS), Oyo state.

Governor Makinde also swore in 13 newly promoted Permanent Secretaries of Ministries in the state’s civil service as well as the newly appointed Accountant General of Oyo State; Mrs Kikelomo Adegoke.

Governor Makinde, after administering the oath of office and allegiance to the new appointees at the Executive chamber of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat Ibadan expressed confidence in their selection and capacity to bring their wealth of professional experiences to bear on governance.

The governor while disclosing that it was the first time the state recorded state cabinet well represented from all 14 federal constituencies in the state also tasked the new cabinet members to see their appointments as a call to service urging them to shun personal interests for the common good of the state.

While congratulating the new perm secs over their new elevation described their promotion as well deserved having passed the required examination meritoriously urging others aspiring to be so elevated to the rank of perm sec to study hard and shun needless lobbying after poor performance in the promotion exams.

Governor Seyi Makinde however assured his new cabinet members that he would continue to provide a platform that would engender personal growth while pursuing the overall development of the state.

NAMES OF COMMISSIONERS AND THEIR DESIGNATION

1. MR AKINOLA OJO – MINISTRY OF FINANCE

2. PROF TUNJI BABATUNDE – MINISTRY OF BUDGET AND ECONOMIC PLANNING

3. BARR. SEUN ASHAMU – MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES

4. MR BIODUN AIKOMO – MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

5. MRS TOYIN BALOGUN – MINISTRY OF WOMEN AFFAIRS AND SOCIAL INCLUSION

6. MR ABDULMOJEED MOGBONJUBOLA

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT

7. MR WILLIAMS AKIN-FUNMILAYO- MINISTRY OF LANDS, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

8. MR WASIU OLATUNBOSUN – MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND TOURISM

9. PRINCE DOTUN OYELADE – MINISTRY OF INFORMATION

10. MR SEGUN OLAYIWOLA – MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND CHIEFTAINCY MATTERS