Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji swears in key officials and appoints new technical advisors.
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the appointment of four new officials to spearhead development in the state's power, road infrastructure, and transportation sectors. The official announcement was made in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday evening by the Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode.
The strategic appointments follow closely behind the swearing-in ceremony for key administration officials, reinforcing the governor's development agenda for his second term in office. These administrative changes aim to drive excellence and improve service delivery across vital state sectors.
The comprehensive administrative updates, which take immediate effect, are designed to leverage expert knowledge for rapid infrastructural growth, according to information published by punchng.
New Technical Advisors and Agency Heads
The newly appointed officials bring diverse expertise to critical sectors of the Ekiti State government. Philip Atere assumes the role of Technical Advisor for Power Infrastructure, while Tope Fatukasi takes charge as Technical Advisor for Road Infrastructure.
Additional appointments include Air Vice Marshal Sunday Makinde (retd) as Technical Advisor for the Airport project, and Tajudeen Alingbolu as the Director-General of the Ekiti State Transport Agency. These appointments aim to strengthen the execution of key government projects.
Oyebanji Swears In SSG and Chief of Staff
Prior to announcing the new aides, Governor Oyebanji formally swore in Prof. Habibat Adubiaro as the Secretary to the State Government and Mr Oyeniyi Adebayo as the Chief of Staff in Ado Ekiti.
The governor described both officials as steady hands who served creditably during his first term. He stated that their reappointment serves as proof that the reward for good work is more work, urging them to maintain high standards of discipline.
Demands for Excellence in Second Term
During the swearing-in ceremony, Governor Oyebanji declared that his administration will not tolerate anything short of excellent service delivery. He cautioned the returning officials against becoming complacent or overconfident in their respective positions.
Emphasizing a zero-tolerance approach to administrative lapses, the governor noted that the officials cannot claim inexperience during this second term. He challenged them to deploy their acquired experience immediately to benefit the people of Ekiti State.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the newly appointed aides in Ekiti State?
The new appointees include Philip Atere as Technical Advisor on Power Infrastructure, Tope Fatukasi for Road Infrastructure, retired Air Vice Marshal Sunday Makinde for the Airport, and Tajudeen Alingbolu as Director-General of the Ekiti State Transport Agency.
Who were sworn in as SSG and Chief of Staff in Ekiti?
Governor Biodun Oyebanji swore in Prof. Habibat Adubiaro as the Secretary to the State Government and Mr Oyeniyi Adebayo as the Chief of Staff.
What did Governor Oyebanji charge his officials to do?
Governor Oyebanji charged his officials to deploy their experience without delay, maintain high standards of accountability, and avoid complacency during his second term.
