Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has hailed the appointment of Mr Afolayan Ayeni as Deputy Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service.
Governor Oyebanji , in a statement signed by his Special Adviser ( Media) Yinka Oyebode, in Ado- Ekiti on Wednesday, thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the appointment of the Ayedun- Ekiti born Ayeni for the exalted position.
The Governor described Ayeni as a dedicated and patriotic public servant with a distinguished career in the Immigration Service, adding that his elevation to the position of Deputy Comptroller General was well earned.
Oyebanji said he has no doubt that Ayeni would excel in the new assignment, as he had done in previous positions he held, giving his pedigree as a well decorated officer.
He urged the new Deputy Comptroller General to deploy his vast experience and trainings to make a remarkable difference in the new assignment.
“We thank the President, His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for Mr Ayeni’s appointment, which we consider a demonstration of the President’s belief in his ability.
“Hearty congratulations to our brother- the newly appointed Deputy Comptroller General as he assumed the new position following his official decoration on Wednesday. On behalf of the Government and good people of Ekiti State, I wish him success in this important assignment”, the Governor added.