Sheikh Akewugbagold, others appointed as DG, board chairmen, aides
August 10, 2023
Fausiat Salako-Sanni
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced the appointment of Sheikh Akeugberu Taofeeq Akewugbagold as Chairman, Agric Credit Corporation.
Makinde made this disclosure on Wednesday.
Barrister Ayodele Adekanmbi was appointed as the Director-General of Oyo State Agency for people living with disabilities.
The Governor also announced the appointment of Mr. Olajide Boladuro as Director-General of Oyo State gaming board.
The Governor also appointed Bishop David Moradeyo as the chairman of Oyo State Pilgrims Welfare Board (Christian Wing), while Sheikh Hashim Olamide Wahab Atere has been appointed as the chairman of the Muslim Wing of the Board.
He added that Rev. Femi Ibikunle has been appointed as Special Assistant (Inter-Faith Affairs), Mr. Timothy Olufemi Sunday has been appointed as Executive Assistant (Disabilities Matters) while Alhaji AbdulRasheed Adewale has been appointed as Special Assistant (Islamic Affairs).
Others according to the letter included Mr. Lanre Dairo- Special Assistant (Housing & Urban Development), Hon. Olaniyan Babatunde David- Executive Chairman, Shooting Stars, Mr. Ayoola Olowosoke- Chairman, Agency for Adult and Non-formal Education (AANFE).
The rest according to the letter included: Engr. Ojekunle Ezekiel- Chairman, Rural Electrification Board, Mrs. Adedotun Bolanle Olaitan- Chairperson, Broadcasting Service of Oyo State (BCOS) and Mr. Tolu Kuku- Senior Special Assistant (Domestic).
All the appointments, according to the Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, are with immediate effect.
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sulaimon Olanrewaju in the statement made available to press noted that the governor, charged the appointees to see their appointments as a call to greater service.
He also enjoined them to discharge their duties with optimum dedication to the State.