Makinde announces cabinet reshuffle, appoints new SSG

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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved a reshuffle of his cabinet.

In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, the governor announced the immediate removal of the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike Kudirat Adeyemo.

Professor Musibau Adetunji Babatunde has been named as the new Secretary to the State Government.

The statement also disclosed that Temilolu Seun Ashamu has been redeployed from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources to the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.

In addition, Governor Makinde announced his Senior Special Assistant on Public Works, Ademola Aderinto, as a commissioner-designate, noting that he will be forwarded to the Oyo State House of Assembly for screening.

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.