Governor Oyebanji Approves New Appointments.

Governor Oyebanji Approves New Appointments. 

By Olamide Akinwumi.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has given the green light to a fresh set of appointments into key positions, as part of his administration's efforts to optimize service delivery. These appointments, announced in a statement by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Yinka Oyebode, will come into effect from May 1, 2024.

The list of Special Assistants (SAs) includes individuals designated for various sectors such as entertainment, public enlightenment, political affairs, citizenship engagement, and more. 

The Special Assistants are:

SN                     NAME             DESIGNATION

1. Abayomi Zacheaus   SA, Entertainment I

2. Akinyele Feyisayo SA, Entertainment II

3. Mr. Idowu Ogundola SA, Entertainment III

4. Samson Alofe                          SA, Public Enlightenment I

5. Akinyemi Dayo Sharon  SA Public Enlightenment II

6. Mustapha Anifowose SA, Political Affairs

7. Dayo Afolabi                         SA, Citizenship Engagement

8. Fatore Gbenga Olaiya SA, Special Services

9. Adamolekun Olumide SA, Consumers Protection

10. Segun Aina                            SA, Social Media

11. Ogunlana Oluwadare Benjamin SA, Domestic Affairs I 

12. Adeyemi Rasheed Adewale      SA, Domestics II

13. Fagoyinbo Sunday       SA, Domestic III

14. Isaac Oyebanji Olatunji        SA, Domestic (Lagos Liaison Office) 

15. Muftau Yisa                    SA, Governor’s Office

16. Ojo Idowu Femi                    SA, Governor’s Office

17. Ojo Oluwaseun Adeyemi        SA, Governor’s Office 

18. Imoletuyi Mary                    SA, Governor’s Office

19. Adedamola Temitope                    SA, Governor’s Office

20. Mrs Oluremi Adefemi       SA, Governor’s Office

21. Tunde Makanju                   SA, Governor’s Office

22. Sherifat Adebayo                         SA, Governor’s Office

23. Oluremi Adefemi                    SA, Governor’s Office

24. Olokesusi Kehinde Adebowale     SA, Community Relations

25. Oladele Jombo                     SA, Public Affairs

26. Elder Taye Sulaiman        SA, Transport (Motorcycle)

27. Aregbeshola Ojo Patrick        SA, Public Utilities (Electrical) 

28. Ibrahim Arije                    SA, Communications

29. Babalola Olaniyi Peter     SA, Environment (Waste Mgt)

30. Mr. Wale Igbeda       SA, Arts & Culture

31. Mr Dauda Ogunrinde           SA, Crafts & Skill Development

32. Josemaria Adeusi                 SA, Inter-Governmental Affairs

33. Abimbola Steven                SA, Inter-Party Affairs

34. Kola Owoseni                 SA, Sports Development

35. Mrs Olabisi Alade                 SA, Trade Development 

36. Mr. Gbenga Akinola       SA, SEMA

37. Helen Olusegun Folasade       SA, Special Groups

38. Amina Amadu         SA, Special Interest Groups I

39. Ajayi Segun Ebenezer         SA, Special Interest Groups II

40. Tope Ejire Adebayo           SA, Rural Development

41. Alhaja Motunrayo Adesina      SA, Social Integration

42. Ibidapo Taiwo Marthins          SA, Mobilization I

43. Amobi Christianah Abimbola      SA, Mobilization II

44. Ogunkuade Oladeji                  SA, Mobilization III

45. Pastor O. Clement                  SA, Mobilization IV

46. Atobaba Olalekan Adebayo          SA, Mobilization V

47. Segun Ibironke                     SA, Mobilization VI

48. Omolayo Olajiga Fayose          SA, Community Development (I)

49. Mrs Abimbola Olorunjube        SA, Community Development (II)

50. Mrs Mopelola Omotoso          SA, Deputy Governor’s Office

51. Mr Femi Awoniyi                    SA, Livestock Devt.

52. Hussein Isiaka Bawa         SA, Hausa

53. Femi Adagunodo                    SA, Photography & Documentation 

54. Babatunde Yemisi Rachael        SA, Special Duties (II)

55. Pastor Clement O. Isaac         SA, Urhobo

56. Olubusoye Yemi David         SA, Youth Empowerment 

57. Ajisola Olusola Emmanuel        SA, Rural Relations 

58. Hon. Odeyemi Francis          SA, Community Orientation (I)

59. Mrs Oluwatayo Aderemi           SA, Community Orientation (II)

60. Mr. Oni Oluwasegun Emmanuel      SA, Youth Mobilization 

61. Ekiran Peculiar                         SA, Tourism Development 

62. Awoniyi Tolulope Ayodele SA, Grassroot Engagement I

63. Onigiobi Olawale Patrick   SA, Grassroot Engagement II

64         Tanimola Ayomide Kolade    SA, Digital Communication

Similarly, the appointments extend to Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) who will serve in areas such as public enlightenment, public works, political relations, and community outreach.

The Senior Special Assistants are:

SN                      NAME                         DESIGNATION

1. Mr Sulaiman Muhyindeen Olu     SSA, Public Enlightenment (I)

2. Adetoyinbo Ojo Adejobi      SSA Public Enlightenment  (II)

3. Mr. Kolade Rotibi                  SSA, Public Works

4. Barr. Tosin Osundahunsi     SSA, Public Advocacy

5. Tajudeen Adejumo             SSA, Political Relations

6. Mrs. Fasuyi Racheal Adenike SSA, Governor’s Office

7. Ajayi Olabanji                      SSA, Governor’s Office

8. Ogunleye Olakunle           SSA, Governor’s Office

9. Ogundana Sikiru            SSA, Governor’s Office

10. Adekanbi Busayo               SSA, Governor’s Office

11. Mr. Olusanmi Olufunmi Seun   SSA, Governor’s Office

12. Alake Busuyi                SSA, Governor’s Office

13. Olanbiwonu Rotimi             SSA, Governor’s Office

14. Oso Farotimi                     SSA, Governor’s Office

15. Mrs Adesewa Adejobi            SSA, Governor’s Office

16. Abimbola Akinola Stephen SSA, Governor’s Office

17. Adeola Ayodimeji Lawrence SSA, Community Outreach

18. Mike Ogunsakin              SSA, Local Content Devt.

19. Emmanuel Ajayi Abererola SSA Special Duties (I)

20. Oni Ayodeji Olamide            SSA, Special Duties (II)

21. Gbenga Agbesusi                       SSA, Special Duties (III)

22. Mr. Sunmonu Lateef Ige             SSA, Special Duties (IV)

23. Afolabi Toyin Veronica Adedipe   SSA, Mobilization 

24. Mrs. Omolara Deborah Adamolekun    SSA, Business Development

25. Sesan Adewumi                   SSA, Trade Facilitation

26. Olugbenga Bolaji Kowe     SSA, Community Development (I)

27. Mufu Apata                              SSA, Community Development (II)

28. Mrs. Adetona Ojo Temitayo  SSA, Social Investment

29. Dr. Buhari Lateef Oluwafemi  SSA, Special Services

30. Mr. Bayo Daramola               SSA, Inter-Party Affairs

31. Temitope Richards Akindele   SSA, Post Primary Education

32. Hon. Ebenezer Adebusuyi   SSA, Internal Relations

33. Dr. Akeem Alaketu            SSA, Investment Promotion

34. Bukola Jegede Stella            SSA, Domestics

35. Deji Odetola                       SSA, Vocational Education

36. Evangelist Femi Bobade           SSA, IPAC

37. Pastor Kunle Kolade           SSA, Christian Religion Affairs

38. Ajaja Omoniyi Omowumi SSA,  Legislative Affairs

39. Fadahunsi Femi              SSA, Political Surveillance 

40. Soji Fajuyi                                   SSA, Integration

41. Oluwasanmi Olufunmi Seun SSA, Social Development

42. Yomi Oso                          SSA, Internally Generated Revenue (IGR)

43. Gbenga Olatunde              SSA, Property Development

44. Hon Filani Peter Adebanjo SSA, Education Inspectorate 

45. Mrs Fatoba Olabisi Funmilayo SSA, Rehabilitation & Mental Health

In addition, the Governor has appointed Technical Advisors (TAs) to provide expert guidance in critical areas such as sports development, entrepreneurship, and public communication.

The Technical Advisors are:   

SN NAME                                     DESIGNATION

1 Dr. Olusola Osetoba TA, Sports Development

2 Pastor Odunayo Kayode TA, OTSD

3 Olubunmi Omotayo Nelson TA, Special Duties

4 Dr. Oni Abimbola Ibidun TA, Entrepreneurship Development

5 Akogun Tai Oguntayo TA, Public Communication (Political)

6. Mr. Adetunji Stephen TA, Local Govt Affairs (Project Monitoring and Evaluation)

Governor Oyebanji, while congratulating the new appointees, emphasized the importance of upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct in the execution of their duties.

The Governor, while congratulating the new appointees, urged them to demonstrate highest standards of professional and ethical conduct in the discharge of their respective duties.