In a bid to position the administration for excellent service delivery, Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has appointed eight Special Advisers, to play some strategic roles in the government.
This is contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Yinka Oyebode
The new Special Advisers who are cabinet ranked are:
1. Mr Niyi Adebayo (Budget, Economic Planning and Performance Management)
2. Mrs Tayo Adeola (Investment, Trade and Idustry)
3. Mr Ebenezer Boluwade (Agriculture and Food Security)
4. Dr (Mrs) Kofoworola Olabimpe Aderiye ( Education, Science and Technology)
5. Chief Jide Awe (Political and Inter Party Affairs)
6. Architect Tope Ogunleye (Bureau of Special Projects)
7. Mr Seun Fakuade (Governance, Reforms and Innovation)
8. Mr Yinka Oyebode (Media and Strategy/ CPS)
Governor Oyebanji, urged the new appointees to see their appointments as an opportunity to contribute their time, talent and expertise to the overall development of the State.
The new Special Advisers will be sworn-in on Friday, November 18, 2022.
Meanwhile, Brigadier-General Ebenezer Ogundana (rtd) has been re-appointed as Security Adviser to the Governor with immediate effect.