The Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of the immediate past Chairman of the Oyo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) and former member of the Oyo State Advisory Council, Pastor Akin Alamu, as a member of the Oyo State Elders’ Council.
The governor also appointed Mr. Elijah Kolawole Akanmu as Special Adviser on Housing as well as a Board Member, Oyo State Housing Corporation, while Mr. Sakariya Mohammed Taofik was named Special Adviser on Rural Development.
Letters signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, Ph.D, indicated additional appointments as follows:
Mr. Yinka Oladoyinbo – Executive Assistant on Information and Orientation.
Ms. Ronke Giwa‑Onafuwa – Senior Special Assistant on Information and Orientation
Mr. Dapo Falade – Senior Special Assistant on Information and Orientation.
Hon. Seun Adelore – Senior Special Assistant on Chieftaincy Matters.
Hon. Gbenga Adewusi (former Chairman, Oyo State Sports Council) – Executive Assistant, Sports Commission.
Mr. Ogundele Quadri – Special Assistant on Urban Development.
Elder Olawale Olugbenga, JP – Special Assistant on Culture and Tourism
Mr. Ibrahim Abayomi – Executive Assistant, Works.
Governor Makinde charged all newly appointed officials to carry out their duties with dedication, commitment and loyalty to the people and government of Oyo State.
The appointments take immediate effect.
Signed
Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju
Special Adviser (Media) to the Governor of Oyo State
September 25, 2026.
