Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has appointed Bashorun Akinwale Akinwole, popularly known as Wolekanle, as his new chief of staff, while naming Mrs. Aderonke Adedayo as the director-general of the state’s Due Process Office.
The appointments, which take immediate effect, were announced in letters signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Musibau Babatunde.
Akinwole, a grassroots politician, previously served as the chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Service Commission before his appointment to the governor’s inner circle.
Adedayo, who currently serves as special adviser on general intervention and donor agencies, will retain the position while assuming additional responsibility as head of the Due Process Office.
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In announcing the appointments, Makinde congratulated the two officials and charged them to demonstrate loyalty and dedication in carrying out their new responsibilities.
The governor urged the appointees to discharge their duties with “loyalty, commitment, and dedication to the service of Oyo State”.
He also expressed confidence in their ability to perform effectively in their respective roles, stressing the need for them to remain committed to the responsibilities entrusted to them.
The appointments take effect immediately, according to the announcement.
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