Governor ’Seyi Makinde has approved the high-profile elevation of Pastor Akin Alamu, a former member of the Oyo State Advisory Council, to strengthen the Elders’ Council. The strategic transition places one of Oyo’s seasoned public administrators at the heart of state advisory operations as the government accelerates its developmental agenda across all zones.
Alongside the council expansion, critical executive roles received new leadership. Governor Seyi Makinde new appointments feature Mr. Elijah Kolawole Akanmu as Special Adviser on Housing and a governing Board Member of the Oyo State Housing Corporation, alongside Mr. Sakariya Mohammed Taofik, who assumes the portfolio of Special Adviser on Rural Development.
Strengthening Media, Information, and Chieftaincy Portfolios
Official confirmation came through letters signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, Ph.D. The directives outline a comprehensive restructuring of the state’s media and grassroots outreach teams, appointing three key media aides to streamline official communications:
- Mr. Yinka Oladoyinbo: Executive Assistant on Information and Orientation
- Ms. Ronke Giwa‑Onafuwa: Senior Special Assistant on Information and Orientation
- Mr. Dapo Falade: Senior Special Assistant on Information and Orientation
The administration also reinforced traditional and sports administration frameworks by naming Hon. Seun Adelore as Senior Special Assistant on Chieftaincy Matters and Hon. Gbenga Adewusi, former Chairman of the Oyo State Sports Council, as Executive Assistant to the Sports Commission.
Full Breakdown of Special Assistants and Aides
The latest wave of appointments extends deeper into urban development, tourism, and infrastructure management. Governor Seyi Makinde new appointments include:
- Mr. Ogundele Quadri: Special Assistant on Urban Development
- Elder Olawale Olugbenga, JP: Special Assistant on Culture and Tourism
- Mr. Ibrahim Abayomi: Executive Assistant, Works
In his official directive to the newly designated officers, the governor emphasized high performance and steadfast public duty:
“Governor Makinde charged all newly appointed officials to carry out their duties with dedication, commitment and loyalty to the people and government of Oyo State.”
According to the official statement issued by Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Special Adviser (Media) to the Governor of Oyo State, all appointments take immediate effect.
