Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has forwarded a list of 12 commissioner-nominees to the State House of Assembly for confirmation.
This development was made known in a statement issued on Thursday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan.
In the letter accompanying the list, Governor Aiyedatiwa urged the Assembly to expedite the confirmation process in the interest of good governance and the development of the state.
“I shall be most obliged to the Honourable House for your expeditious action on this request in the overall interest of our dear state,” the letter read.
Among the nominees is a former Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, and Professor of Agricultural Economics, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun.
He also previously served as the Rector of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo.
Reacting to his nomination, Prof. Ajibefun said he sees it as another opportunity to serve the state with dedication.
“I consider this another call to duty in the service and interest of our dear state, and so, I’m very much prepared to give it my very best, God being my strength,” he stated.
Other nominees include, Ayorinde Abiola Olawoye, Ayodele Akande, Alabi Johnson, Alhaji Amidu Takuro, Otunba Adewale Akinlosotu, Idowu Ajanaku, Dr. Oluwaseun Abosede Osamaye, Dr. Tob Loko, Olaolu Akindolire, Sunday Olajide, and Omoyofunmi Segun Henry—to serve as commissioners in Ondo State, pending confirmation by the State House of Assembly.
If confirmed, the nominees will constitute a new cabinet team expected to drive Governor Aiyedatiwa’s developmental agenda in the state.
