Ekiti Governor Administers Oath Of Office To 19 Commissioners, 14 Special Advisers 

By Olanrewaju Falayi

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji on Tuesday has administered the oath of office to 19 new Commissioners and 14 Special Advisers, with a charge to them “to hit the ground running”. 

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Governor Oyebanji urged them to be dedicated, diligent, and committed to the actualization of his administration’s six-point agenda. 

He also advised them to demonstrate the highest level of decorum and self-respect and embrace transparency as their watchword. 

His words: “I, therefore want to call on you to see this appointment as a rare privilege and a huge opportunity to serve our people with all your abilities. God has found you favored to have been called upon at a time like this. I therefore demand total dedication to duty, diligence, and commitment to the actualization of our Six Pillars which is our social contract with Ekitikete.

“You must hit the ground running. Therefore, you will be expected to connect and synergize with the existing platforms and persons to ensure that you are aligned with the principle and practices of our administration.

“In the meantime, you should acquaint yourself with the manifesto that earned us the mandate of the good people of Ekiti State, and to understand the direction of policies and programs of the administration. The task ahead is a daunting one but our resolve must be unwavering. 

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“Let me also reiterate that this Government has a total aversion to corruption and indiscipline. You are expected to demonstrate the highest level of personal decorum and self-respect. You are also advised to avoid anything that can embarrass the Government in any way, just as you must make probity and transparency your watchwords. Above all, I urge you to show kindness and generosity to others but avoid greed and aggrandizement.”

They include the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Ebenezer Boluwade; the Ministry of Budget, Economic Planning and Performance Management, Mr. Oyeniyi Adebayo; the Ministry of Information, Rt. Hon. Olatunbosun Taiwo.

Ministry of Works, Mr. Adesola Adebayo; Ministry of Transportation, Mr. Ajobiewe Kolawole Kehinde; Ministry of Education, Dr. Mrs. Kofoworola Aderiye; Ministry of Local Government Affairs, Chief Folorunso Olabode; Ministry of Youth Development, Mr. Adebayo Gold Adesola; Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Chief Mrs. Tosin Aluko.

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Others are; Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Peju Babafemi; Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Tayo Adeola; Ministry of Capacity Development and Training, Prof. Patrick Tedela; Ministry of Innovation, Science and Digital Economy, Mr. Seun Fakuade; Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, Mr. Fasae Kayode Omotayo. 

Ministry of Rural and Community Development, Mr. Awe Abimbola Olufemi; Ministry of Special Duties, Otunba Dolamu Adeniyi; Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Prof. Ojo Bakare; Ministry of Regional Development and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Dr. Kareem Makanjuola Akande; Ministry of Chieftaincy and Home Affairs, Mr. Atibioke Ojo Olaiya.

The Special Advisers are  Hon Tade Aluko, State Capital Development Authority; Mr. Gboyega Oloniyo, Bureau of Housing and Mortgage Development; Hon Gbenga Agbeyo, Office of Human Capital Development and Allied Matters; Chief (Mrs) Kemi Olaleye, Gender Empowerment, and Mobilization; Hon Abiola Olowokeere, Legislative Affairs.

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Others are; Hon Femi Ajayi, Independent Project Monitoring Office; Hon (Mrs) Yemisi Ayokunle, Social Investment Programmes; Mrs. Oluremi Ajayi Babington, Rural Mobilization; Mrs. Adetoun Agboola, Special Education and Social Inclusion; Dr. Ekundayo John Moyo, Office of Transformation and Service Delivery; Mr. Ayeni Odunayo Adeola, Governance; Mr. Niyi Idowu, Legal Matters; Mr. Akinyele Olatunji Sunday; Business Development and Dr. Azeez Mayowa Akeem, Tertiary Education.