OYEBANJI MOVES TO COMPLETE CABINET, APPOINTS 10 SPECIAL ADVISERS

 

…Retains eight former aides, brings in two new appointees swearing-in holds Wednesday

By Editor

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has taken another step towards completing the composition of his cabinet with the appointment of 10 Special Advisers, eight of whom served in his immediate past administration.

The appointments, which include two new entrants, are part of efforts to strengthen the machinery of government and reposition key sectors for effective policy implementation and service delivery in the Governor's second term.

The development followed the approval of the Ekiti State House of Assembly for the appointment of the 10 Special Advisers, alongside its confirmation of three Commissioner-designates earlier forwarded by the Governor.

The newly appointed Special Advisers are Prof. James Olaleye (e-GIS, Lands and Survey); Mr James Folorunso (Bureau of Public Procurement); Dr John Moyo Ekundayo (Office of Transformation, Strategy and Delivery); Mr Bunmi Talabi (Bureau of Special Projects); and Mr Olayinka Oyebode (Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser on Media).

Others are Princess Adetoun Agboola (Special Education and Social Inclusion); Dr Gbenga Oyewole (Development Planning and Budget); Mr Kayode Adaramodu (Economic Affairs and Private Sector Development); Mr Ebenezer Boluwade (Agriculture and Food Security); and Prof. Akeem Azeez (Special Duties).

Meanwhile, the State House of Assembly has confirmed three Commissioner-designates nominated by the Governor. They are Mr Dayo Apata (SAN), Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice; Mr Akintunde Oyebode, Commissioner for Finance; and Dr Oyebanji Filani, Commissioner for Health and Human Services.

The appointments and confirmations bring the Governor closer to completing the formation of his executive team, with the returning officials expected to provide continuity in their respective areas of responsibility.

The swearing-in ceremony for the 10 Special Advisers and three Commissioners is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the Osuntokun Pavilion, Government House, Ado-Ekiti, by 2:00 p.m.