Makinde Swears in 10 Commissioner, Charges them on diligence

By Ogundele Olanrewaju

Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has swore in the five reappointed and new commissioner nominees confirmed by the state house of assembly.

Swearing-in the commissioner designates at the executive chamber of the governor’s office,Ibadan.

Recall that the governor constituted the cabinet on August 14, 2019 and was dissolved on June 29 2021.

Governor Makinde urged the reappointed commissioners to re-double their efforts in moving the state forward while he also charged the newly appointed commissioners to join hands with others in achieving the dreams of the present administration.

Governor Makinde who assured the people of the state that his government is capable of delivering their expectations, called on the new commissioners to hit the ground running until they pass the Barton of success to coming administration.

Two out of the five returuning commissioner, retained their former office, the commissioner’s are Mr seun fakorede and Dr wasiu Olatunbosun.

While the portfolios of the new commissioners been made public by the commissioner for information and culture, Dr wasiu Olatunbosun.

The commissioner’s and their Portfolios are: Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun- Commissioner for information & culture

Hon. Adeniyi Adebisi- Agriculture and rural development

Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye- Trade Industry & Investments

Mr Seun Fakorede- Youth & Sports

Alhaja Kafilat Olayiwola- Women Affairs & Social inclusion

Hon. Abiodun Oni- Environment and Natural Resources

Prof. Musibau Babatunde- Budget & Economic planning

Mr. Olusegun Olayiwola- Lands Housing & Urban Development

Dr. Bode Ladipo- Health

The program was attended by the deputy Governor of the state, Eng. Rauf Olaniyan, the Speaker State house of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, and some members of the state executive council.