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BREAKING: Seyi Makinde swears in newly appointed Permanent Secretaries in Oyo

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Thursday sworn-in 14 new Permanent Secretaries from the state civil service including Engineer Olayinka Alli who was sacked three days after he was promoted by the last administration.
The swearing in ceremony took place at the executive chamber, governor’s office as the Director, Cabinet, administered oath on the newly promoted officers.

The 14 new Permanent Secretaries are: Mrs Olubunmi Olufunke Oni, Mr Fatai Nafiu Oladeinde, Mrs Adejoke Eyitayo, Mrs Sadiat Bolatumi Oloko, Mr Joel Olaleye Ajagbe, Engineer Olayinka Alli, Mrs Abosede Abioye, and Architect Adebowale Balogun.

Others are Mr Ademola Ajibola, Dr Mufutau Adebisi Ayoola, Dr Mrs Mercy Iyabo Popoola, Mr Akin Funilayo, Mr Adeyanju B.A and the state accountant general, Mr Gafar Bello.

Thereafter, the 14 Commissioner-nominees, who are also seated are expected to take the oath of office accordingly.

Governor Makinde stated that his administration met 17 Permanent Secretaries who were hurriedly sworn-in on the twilight of the last administration and reviewed the appointments and some were terminated.

He reiterated that he has no intention to witch-hunt anybody in the state.

He maintained that Engineer Alli, after due investigation has been reinstated and will retire from the service according to the rule.

He then urged the new Permanent Secretaries to be committed to their duty because the state is expecting so much from them.

S-Davies Wande

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