Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved a cabinet reshuffle, appointing a new Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and making key changes within his administration.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju.
According to the statement, Governor Makinde has relieved Professor Olanike Kudirat Adeyemo of her duties as Secretary to the State Government with immediate effect.
The statement added that Professor Musibau Adetunji Babatunde has been appointed as the new SSG.
As part of the reshuffle, Barrister Temilolu Seun Ashamu was redeployed from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources to the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.
Governor Makinde also announced the appointment of his Senior Special Assistant on Public Works, Ademola Aderinto, as a commissioner-designate. Aderinto is to be presented to the Oyo State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.
The governor further approved the appointment of Honourable Abiodun Adedoja as Special Adviser on Energy Security, while Kolawole Elijah Akanmu was named Senior Special Assistant on Budget and Economic Planning.
The reshuffle is part of ongoing efforts by the Makinde administration to strengthen governance delivery and reposition the state’s executive team for improved performance.
