Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of the immediate past Chairman of the Oyo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Pastor Akin Alamu, as a member of the state’s Elders’ Council.
Alamu, who previously served on the Oyo State Advisory Council, is among several individuals appointed by the governor to various positions in the state government.
In a statement issued on Friday, the government announced the appointment of Elijah Kolawole Akanmu as Special Adviser on Housing and a member of the Board of the Oyo State Housing Corporation.
Sakariya Mohammed Taofik was also appointed Special Adviser on Rural Development.
According to appointment letters which takes effect immediately, and signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, Ph.D., other appointments include Yinka Oladoyinbo as Executive Assistant on Information and Orientation, while Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa and Dapo Falade were appointed Senior Special Assistants on Information and Orientation.
Seun Adelore was appointed Senior Special Assistant on Chieftaincy Matters, while former Chairman of the Oyo State Sports Council, Gbenga Adewusi, was named Executive Assistant to the Sports Commission.
Other appointees are Ogundele Quadri, Special Assistant on Urban Development; Elder Olawale Olugbenga, JP, Special Assistant on Culture and Tourism; and Ibrahim Abayomi, Executive Assistant on Works.
Governor Makinde urged the newly appointed officials to approach their responsibilities with dedication, commitment and loyalty, stressing the need for them to serve in the interest of the people and government of Oyo State.
The appointments take effect immediately.
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