Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, on Friday, June 17, 2016, sworn in newly appointed commissioners and assigned portfolios to them following their screening and confirmation by the state House of Assembly.
The commissioners were inaugurated at a ceremony in the state, marking the beginning of their official responsibilities as members of the Oyo State Executive Council.
Among those sworn in was Mr. Abimbola Adekanmbi, who was assigned to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Budget, while Mrs. Atinuke Osunkoya took charge of Women Affairs and Social Welfare.
Mr. Abimbola Kolade was assigned to the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, while Mrs. Taibat Adeyemi-Agaba was appointed Commissioner for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives.
Others included Mr. Oyewole Oyewumi, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Rural Development; Mr. Abayomi Oke, Youths and Sports; Mr. Wasiu Dauda, Works and Transport; and Mr. Ajiboye Omodewu, Lands, Housing and Physical Development.
Chief Isaac Isola was assigned to the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, while Mr. Abdul-Ganee Bamidele took charge of Special Duties.
Mr. Toye Arulogun was appointed Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, while Mr. Oluseun Abimbola was assigned to the Ministry of Justice.
A former Chairman of Ido Local Government, Prof. Adeniyi Olowofela, was appointed Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology.
Dr. Azeez Adeduntan was assigned to the Ministry of Health, while Mr. Fatai Salawu was appointed Commissioner for Liaison Affairs.
The appointments followed the screening of the nominees by the Oyo State House of Assembly and their subsequent confirmation before the swearing-in ceremony.
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