Full list of 22 Members of Governor Seyi Makinde’s Cabinet so far

In the News this Week

• Full list of 22 members of Governor Seyi Makinde’s Cabinet so far
• Governor Seyi Makinde receives Mr Kabir Mohammed, MD/CE Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, on a courtesy visit.
• OYSROMA begins inspection of roads needing rehabilitation in Ibadan.

More in the news for the week of July 24 – 28, 2023

Governor Seyi Makinde appoints SSG

Governor Seyi Makinde announced Professor Olanike Kudirat Adeyemo as the Oyo State Secretary to the State Government. Prof. Adeyemo was, before her appointment, a professor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Ibadan. She also had previously led the Oyo State COVID-19 Decontamination and Containment Team. (July 24, 2023) 

Assessment Visit to Flooded Areas

Officials of the Oyo State Government visited the sites of collapsed bridges and roads at Olodo Garage, Ido, and Akinyele in Ibadan. The inspection team comprising representatives from the Ministries of Public Works and Transport; Environment and Natural Resources; the Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project (IUFMP); the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA); and the Oyo State Emergency Management Agency (OYSEMA) conducted an on-the-spot assessment at the sites. During the visit, Mrs Modupe Adeleye, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, assured the victims of the flood of the government’s commitment to taking swift action by providing alternative routes and other palliative measures. OYSEMA will enumerate houses affected by the flood for prompt assistance. (July 24, 2023)

Swearing in Ceremony for SSG, HOS, Commissioners, Others

Governor Seyi Makinde swore in the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike Kudirat Adeyemo; Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni; 16 Commissioners, Accountant General, Mrs Kikelomo Adegoke; and newly appointed permanent secretaries. During the ceremony, Governor Makinde urged the newly sworn-in officials to put in their best in service to the good people of Oyo State. He also reassured residents of Oyo State of quality service delivery.  (July 26, 2023)

Governor Seyi Makinde’s Cabinet so far

1. His Excellency Seyi Makinde- Executive Governor of Oyo State
2. Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal- Deputy Governor of Oyo State
3. Professor Olanike Kudirat Adeyemo – Secretary to the State Government
4. Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi – Chief of Staff
5. Mrs Olubunmi Oni – Head of Service
6. Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye – Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
7. Prof Musibau Tunji Babatunde – Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning
8. Dr Wasiu Olatubosun – Ministry of Culture and Tourism
9. Prof. Abdulwaheed Soliu – Ministry of Education, Science and Technology 
10. Barr. Seun Ashamu – Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
11. Hon Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola – Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
12. Mr Adeniyi Adebisi – Ministry of Establishments and Training
13. Mr Biodun Aikomo – Ministry of Justice
14. Mr Akinola Ojo – Ministry of Finance
15. Prince Dotun Oyelade – Ministry of Information
16. Mr Williams Akin-Funmilayo – Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development
17. Mr Segun Olayiwola – Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters
18. Prof Dahud Kehinde Shangodoyin – Ministry of Public Works and Transport
19. Alhaja Fausat Joke Sanni – Ministry of Special Duties
20. Mr Demola Ojo – Ministry of Trade, Investment, Industry and Cooperatives
21. Mrs Toyin Balogun – Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion
22. Ms Tara Adefope – Director General, Due Process

Courtesy Visit

Governor Seyi Makinde received Mr Kabir Mohammed, Managing Director/Chief Executive Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), on a courtesy visit. The visit was aimed at strengthening the collaboration between the state and the federal agency on aviation matters. Mr Mohammed was accompanied by Air Commodore I. V. Ajiboye, the Commander National Air Defence Corps, and the Ibadan Airport Manager, Mr Adedeji Ojo.  (July 26, 2023)

Roads Rehabilitation

OYSROMA began the inspection of roads needing rehabilitation in Ibadan. The inspection followed Governor Seyi Makinde’s directive when he visited the Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA) office on July 18, 2023. Rehabilitation of roads in Ibadan has already commenced. (July 27, 2023).

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