Gov. Makinde appoints new SSG, commissioner-designate in Oyo cupboard reshuffle
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has introduced a cupboard reshuffle, appointing a brand new Secretary to the State Authorities (SSG) and naming a brand new commissioner-designate.
That is in keeping with an announcement launched on Monday by the governor’s Particular Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, in Ibadan, the state capital.
The reshuffle consists of adjustments to key positions throughout the state’s government council, in addition to new advisory appointments, signaling a recalibration of the administration’s governance construction.
In keeping with the assertion, Governor Makinde relieved the Secretary to the State Authorities, Prof. Olanike Adeyemo, of her appointment with fast impact.
He mentioned, “Prof Musibau Babatunde has been appointed as the brand new Secretary to the State Authorities.
“Barrister Temilolu Ashamu has been moved from the Ministry of Surroundings and Pure Sources to the Ministry of Price range and {Economic} Planning,” he added.
Additionally, the governor has introduced his Senior Particular Assistant on Public Works, Ademola Aderinto, as a commissioner-designate.
He’ll consequently be offered to the state Home of Meeting for screening.
The cupboard reshuffle comes as Governor Makinde continues his second-term administration, which has positioned emphasis on fiscal self-discipline, infrastructure improvement, and {economic} planning.
Past the SSG and ministerial adjustments, the assertion additionally introduced contemporary appointments geared toward strengthening sector-specific governance.
Abiodun Adedoja was appointed as Particular Adviser on Vitality Safety, whereas Kolawole Elijah Akanmu was named Senior Particular Assistant on Price range and {Economic} Planning.
These appointments counsel a renewed deal with power stability and {economic} coordination, each of which have change into more and more vital amid rising power prices and budgetary pressures throughout states.
The reshuffle displays Governor Makinde’s effort to realign his cupboard with the strategic priorities of his administration, notably in {economic} planning, power safety, and public works.
By appointing a brand new SSG and reassigning key portfolios, the governor seems to be strengthening coordination on the high ranges of presidency whereas positioning trusted aides for extra distinguished roles.
For buyers, civil servants, and residents of Oyo State, the adjustments could affect coverage execution, funds implementation, and infrastructure supply within the months forward.
Nairametrics studies that Governor Makinde, final month, signed the state’s N892 billion 2026 Appropriation Invoice into regulation.
Makinde mentioned the 2026 plan displays his authorities’s dedication to “lifelike and disciplined budgeting,” including that Oyo State will proceed to strengthen inner income era to cut back dependence on federal allocation.
By 2025, the governor signed into regulation a N684.15 billion “Price range of Stabilisation”, marking a pointy improve of over 57% from the 2024 determine.