A statement by Dr Fayemi’s media aide, Mr Yinka Oyebode, on Wednesday, said the committee was “charged with the responsibility of organising a hitch-free ceremony to usher in the new administration on October 16, 2018.”
The statement added that “the committee is to liaise with officials of the outgoing administration and relevant agencies and stakeholders for proper coordination and execution of a successful inauguration ceremony.”
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According Oyebode, “members of the committee come with ample experiences from the public and private sectors,” saying “the terms of reference for the committee members include: develop a framework for formal communications with relevant government agencies and stakeholders for a smooth inauguration ceremony.”
He added that the terms of reference for the committee included “design and implement programmes for the inauguration ceremony; carry out a comprehensive assessment of facilities and venues for various events; ensure thorough supervision and excellent delivery of outlined events and activities leading to a successful ceremony.
“Other tasks,” he stated “include guest management, media coverage; crowd control; security and general entertainment.”
Members of the Inauguration Committee are: H.E. Erelu Bisi Adeleye- Fayemi; Mr Biodun Oyebamji, Chief (Mrs) Kemi Olaleye, Mr Akin Osho, Mr Yinka Oyebode, Mrs Funke Falodun, Mr Ayodeji Ajayi, Mr Tade Aluko, Mr Akin Rotimi, Mr Ayo Adegbite, Mr O’seun Odewale and Mr Hakeem Jamiu.
Others are Mr Tolu Ibitola, Major Tajudeen Awe (rtd), Mrs Sola Salako-Ajulo, Mrs Bolaji Olagbaju, Dr Opeyemi Ogunsakin, Mr Kola Amire, Mr Kunle Dada, Mr Sanmi Omiata, Mr Tokunbo Adeparusi, Mrs Oluremi Ajayi, Alhaja Mariam Ogunlade and Mr Jaiye Opayemi.
According to the statement, other members of the committee are Mr Gbenga Agbeyo, Chief Folorunsho Olabode, Mr Biodun Omoleye, Mr Shittu Olajide, Mr Biodun Fasakin, Princess Teju Okuyiga, Mr Oladapo Karounwi, Chief (Mrs) Moni Afuye, Mr Adekunle Adeniyi, Brig-Gen Ebenezer Ogundana (rtd), Mr Gbenga Atiba, Mallam Akeem Bello and Mr Seyi Aiyeleso.
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