Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has recently announced the appointment of over 110 individuals to various key positions in his administration.
These appointments consist of Special Assistants (SAs), Senior Special Assistants (SSAs), and Technical Advisors (TAs), with roles spanning across different sectors and areas of expertise.
Notably, among the appointments are positions such as Special Assistant on Hausa and Special Assistant on Urhobo, indicating a focus on inclusivity and representation.
The governor emphasized that these appointments are part of his administration’s efforts to enhance service delivery and efficiency. The appointments are set to become effective from May 1st.
The comprehensive list of appointees includes Abayomi Zacheaus, SA on Entertainment I; Akinyele Feyisayo, SA on Entertainment II; Mr. Idowu Ogundola , SA on Entertainment III; Samson Alofe, SA on Public Enlightenment I; Akinyemi Dayo Sharon, SA on Public Enlightenment II; Mustapha Anifowose, SA on Political Affairs; Dayo Afolabi, SA on Citizenship Engagement; Fatore Gbenga Olaiya, SA on Special Services; Adamolekun Olumide, SA on Consumers Protection and Segun Aina, SA on Social Media.
Others are; Ogunlana Oluwadare Benjamin, SA on Domestic Affairs I; Adeyemi Rasheed Adewale, SA on Domestics II; Fagoyinbo Sunday, SA on Domestic III; Isaac Oyebanji Olatunji, SA on Domestic (Lagos Liaison Office); Muftau Yisa, SA on Governor’s Office; Ojo Idowu Femi, SA on Governor’s Office; Ojo Oluwaseun Adeyemi, SA on Governor’s Office; Imoletuyi Mary, SA on Governor’s Office; Adedamola Temitope, SA pa Governor’s Office; Mrs Oluremi Adefemi, SA on Governor’s Office; Tunde Makanju, SA on Governor’s Office; Sherifat Adebayo, SA on Governor’s Office and Oluremi Adefemi, SA on Governor’s Office.
Also in the new appointment lists include Olokesusi Kehinde Adebowale, SA on Community Relations; Oladele Jombo, S on Public Affairs; Elder Taye Sulaiman, SA on Transport (Motorcycle); Aregbeshola Ojo Patrick, SA on Public Utilities (Electrical); Ibrahim Arije, SA on Communications; Babalola Olaniyi Peter, SA on Environment (Waste Mgt); Mr. Wale Igbeda, SA on Arts & Culture; Mr Dauda Ogunrinde, SA on Crafts & Skill Development; Josemaria Adeusi, SA on Inter-Governmental Affairs; Abimbola Steven, SA on Inter-Party Affairs; Kola Owoseni, SA on Sports Development; Mrs Olabisi Alade, SA on Trade Development; Mr. Gbenga Akinola, SA on State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and Helen Olusegun Folasade, SA on Special Groups.
Others are Amina Amadu, SA on Special Interest Groups I; Ajayi Segun Ebenezer, SA on Special Interest Groups II; Tope Ejire Adebayo, SA on Rural Development; Alhaja Motunrayo Adesina, SA on Social Integration; Ibidapo Taiwo Marthins, SA on Mobilization I; Amobi Christianah Abimbola, SA on Mobilization II; Ogunkuade Oladeji, SA on Mobilization III; Pastor O. Clement, SA on Mobilization IV; Atobaba Olalekan Adebayo, SA on Mobilization V; Segun Ibironke, SA on Mobilization VI; Omolayo Olajiga Fayose, SA on Community Development (I); Mrs Abimbola Olorunjube, SA on Community Development (II); Mrs Mopelola Omotoso, SA on Deputy Governor’s Office; Mr Femi Awoniyi, SA on Livestock Development.
Governor Oyebanji appointed Hussein Isiaka Bawa, SA on Hausa; Pastor Clement O. Isaac, SA on Urhobo; Femi Adagunodo, SA on Photography & Documentation; Babatunde Yemisi Rachael, SA on Special Duties (II); Olubusoye Yemi David, SA on Youth Empowerment; Ajisola Olusola Emmanuel SA on Rural Relations; Hon. Odeyemi Francis, same on Community Orientation (I); Mrs Oluwatayo Aderemi, SA on Community Orientation (II); Mr. Oni Oluwasegun Emmanuel, SA on Youth Mobilization; Ekiran Peculiar, SA on Tourism Development; Awoniyi Tolulope Ayodele, SA on Grassroot Engagement I; Onigiobi Olawale Patrick, SA on Grassroot Engagement II and Tanimola Ayomide Kolade, SA on Digital Communication.
The 45 new Senior Special Assistants the governor appointed include Mr Sulaiman Muhyindeen Olu, SSA on Public Enlightenment (I); Adetoyinbo Ojo Adejobi, SSA on Public Enlightenment (II); Mr. Kolade Rotibi , SSA on Public Works; Barr. Tosin Osundahunsi, SSA on Public Advocacy; Tajudeen Adejumo, SSA on Political Relations; Mrs. Fasuyi Racheal Adenike, SSA on Governor’s Office; Ajayi Olabanji, SSA on Governor’s Office; Ogunleye Olakunle, SSA on Governor’s Office; Ogundana Sikiru, SSA on Governor’s Office; Adekanbi Busayo, SSA on Governor’s Office; Mr. Olusanmi Olufunmi Seun, SSA on Governor’s Office; Alake Busuyi, SSA on Governor’s Office; Olanbiwonu Rotimi, SSA on Governor’s Office; Oso Farotimi, SSA on Governor’s Office; Mrs Adesewa Adejobi, SSA on Governor’s Office and Abimbola Akinola Stephen, SSA on Governor’s Office.
Others are Adeola Ayodimeji Lawrence, SSA on Community Outreach; Mike Ogunsakin, SSA on Local Content Development; Emmanuel Ajayi Abererola, SSA on Special Duties (I); Oni Ayodeji Olamide, SSA on Special Duties (II); Gbenga Agbesusi, SSA on Special Duties (III); Mr. Sunmonu Lateef Ige, SSA on Special Duties (IV); Afolabi Toyin Veronica Adedipe, SSA on Mobilization; Mrs. Omolara Deborah Adamolekun, SSA on Business Development; Sesan Adewumi, SSA on Trade Facilitation; Olugbenga Bolaji Kowe, SSA on Community Development (I); Mufu Apata, SSA on Community Development (II); Mrs. Adetona Ojo Temitayo, SSA on Social Investment; Dr. Buhari Lateef Oluwafemi, SSA on Special Services and Mr. Bayo Daramola, SSA on Inter-Party Affairs.
Also in the list are Temitope Richards Akindele, SSA on Post Primary Education; Hon. Ebenezer Adebusuyi, SSA on Internal Relations; Dr. Akeem Alaketu, SSA on Investment Promotion; Bukola Jegede Stella, SSA on Domestics; Deji Odetola, SSA on Vocational Education; Evangelist Femi Bobade, SSA on IPAC; Pastor Kunle Kolade, SSA on Christian Religion Affairs; Ajaja Omoniyi Omowumi, SSA on Legislative Affairs; Fadahunsi Femi, SSA on Political Surveillance; Soji Fajuyi, SSA on Integration; Oluwasanmi Olufunmi Seun, SSA on Social Development; Yomi Oso, SSA on Internally Generated Revenue (IGR); Gbenga Olatunde, SSA on Property Development; Hon Filani Peter Adebanjo, SSA on Education Inspectorate and Mrs Fatoba Olabisi Funmilayo, SSA on Rehabilitation & Mental Health.
While newly appointed Technical Advisors include Dr. Olusola Osetoba, TA on Sports Development; Pastor Odunayo Kayode, TA on OTSD; Olubunmi Omotayo Nelson, TA on Special Duties; Dr. Oni Abimbola Ibidun, TA on Entrepreneurship Development; Akogun Tai Oguntayo, TA on Public Communication (Political) and Mr. Adetunji Stephen, TA on Local Govt Affairs (Project Monitoring and Evaluation).
The governor also stressed the importance of upholding professionalism and ethical standards in their respective duties, while extending congratulations to the newly appointed individuals.
He said this move underscores the government’s commitment to fostering a capable and accountable administration geared towards the development and welfare of the people of Ekiti State.
