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Makinde makes fresh appointments into tertiary institutions, pilgrims’ welfare boards

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Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has made new appointments to the boards of three tertiary institutions in the state.

The governor also approved the appointment of nine part-time members to the Oyo State Pilgrims’ Welfare Board (Christian Wing).

The appointments were announced in a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi.

Professor Ayodeji Omole has been reappointed as the Chairman of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Governing Council, while Mrs. Titilayomi Ahmadu, Mr. Idowu Olukunle Adeosun, Mr. Jelili Bamidele Busari, and Dr. Teslim Adediran have been appointed as members of the council. Their appointments take effect from April 1, 2025.

The governor has also approved the appointment of Dr. Adesola Kazeem Adeduntan, the immediate past Chief Executive Officer of First Bank Nigeria, as the Chairman of the Governing Council of the Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, Ibadan.

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The newly appointed members of the council include a former member of the House of Assembly, Hon. Seyi Joseph Adisa; Prof. Samson Olakunle Ojoawo; Dr. Aminat Adekemi Ahmed; and Prof. Mojeed Kolawole Akinsola. The tenure of the council takes effect immediately.

Similarly, Professor Kazeem Adekunle Adebiyi has been appointed as the Chairman of Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa, to serve the remaining term of the former Chairman, Professor Abiodun Adebowale Ojo, who passed away last year. His appointment takes immediate effect.

In a related development, the governor also appointed nine part-time members to work with the Chairman of the Oyo State Pilgrims’ Welfare Board (Christian Wing), Bishop David Ademola Moradeyo.

The new part-time members are: Pastor Biodun Emmanuel Popoola, Pastor Iyiola Olusegun Israel, Rev. Mathew Bolaji Ojo, Rev. Father Vincent Alabi, Mrs. Sarah Olubunmi Amuda, Bishop Ezekiel Adeleke, Rev. Dr. Mathew Olusegun Oludare, Hon. Emmanuel Bayo Akanbi, and Mrs. Femi Odekunle. Their appointments take immediate effect.

Governor Makinde charged the new appointees to carry out their duties with commitment, dedication, and loyalty to the state.

 

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