Nigeria
Governor Ayedatiwa Reinstates Four Previously Dismissed Cabinet Members, Names Five New Nominees
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has submitted the names of six commissioner-nominees to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. The nominees, namely Omowumi Isaac, Olukayode A. Ajulo, Razaq Obe, Emmanuel Igbassan, Akinwumi Sowore, and Oseni Oyeniyi, are set to undergo the approval process.
This announcement follows Governor Aiyedatiwa’s recent indication of his intention to reinstate certain members of the previously dismissed State Executive Council (SEC).
Additionally, the governor appointed three special advisers, namely Olugbenga Omole (special adviser on information and strategy), Olamide Falana (special adviser on gender affairs), and Alabi Johnson (special adviser on energy). This appointment was officially communicated through a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Friday in Akure.
It is noteworthy that the returning cabinet members include Messrs. Obe, Igbasan, Sowore, and Falana, signaling a strategic blend of experience and fresh perspectives in the state administration.