Executive Council of Oyo State

The Oyo State Executive Council (informally, the Cabinet of Oyo State) is the highest formal governmental body that plays important roles in the Oyo State Government headed by the Governor of Oyo State. It consists of the Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff, Commissioners who preside over ministerial departments, and the Governor's special aides.[1]

Functions

The Executive Council exists to advise and direct the Governor. Their appointment as members of the Executive Council gives them the authority to execute power over their fields.

Current cabinet

The current Executive Council[2] is serving under the Engineer Seyi Makinde administration. He was elected as governor of Oyo State at the gubernatorial election of 9 March 2019. He was sworn-in as the 18th Governor of Oyo State on 29 May 2019.

Office Incumbent
President of the Executive Council and Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde[3]
Deputy President of the Executive Council and Deputy Governor Barr. Bayo Lawal
Secretary to the State Government Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun
Chief of Staff Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi
Head of Service Mrs Ololade Amidat Agboola
Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources Abiodun Oni
Commissioner for Budget and Planning Prof Musibau Babatunde
Commissioner for Special Duties Hon. (Alhaja) Fausat Joke Sanni
Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology Barr Rahman Abiodun Abdul-Raheem
Commissioner for Justice Prof Oyelowo Oyewo
Commissioner for Lands, Housing & Urban Development Segun Olayiwola
Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters Chief Mikail Adebayo Lawal
Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources Barr. Temilolu 'Seun Ashamu[4]
Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Adeniyi Adebisi
Commissioner for Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperatives Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye
Commissioner for Information, Culture, and Tourism Dr Wasiu Olatubosun
Commissioner for Finance Mr Akinola Ojo
Commissioner for Health Dr Bode Ladipo
Commissioner for Establishment and Training Alhaji Lawal Ismail Ayansiju
Commissioner for Youth & Sports Asiwaju Seun Fakorede
Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport Prof Dahud Sangodoyin
Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion Alhaja Kafilat Omolabake Olayiwola

Special Advisers

Incumbent Office
Mr. Bolaji Olajide Ajani Special Adviser, Media
Mr. Olasunkanmi Adebowale Akande Special Adviser, Agric Business
Mr. Samuel Ademola Adejumobi Special Adviser, Legislative Matters
Hon. Babs Oduyoye Special Adviser, Political Matters
Fatai A Owoseni Special Adviser, Oyo state Security Trust Funds
Chief. Adeyemi Aderibigbe Special Adviser, Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters
Dr. Musibau Adetunji Babatunde Special Adviser, Economic Affairs
Engr. Adepoju Simiyu Adekola James Special Adviser, Infrastructure
Hon. Hakeem Ademola Ige Special Adviser, Tourism

Senior Special Assistants

Office Incumbent
Senior Special Assistant To The Executive Governor On Students Affairs Hon. Olojede Victor Dideoluwa (OVD)
Senior Special Assistant To The Executive Governor (Domestic) Mr. Tolulope Oladiran Kuku
Senior Special Assistant for Sustainable Development Goals Hon. Kunle Yusuff MON
Senior Special Assistant for Better Education Service Delivery For All Mr. Moses Sunday Adeyanju
Senior Special Assistants on Economic Planning Mr. Kehinde Oluwaseyi Ogunsanya

References

  1. ^ "Oyo State executive".
  2. ^ "Oyo State Government | Executive Council Members". Retrieved 2021-10-27.
  3. ^ "Office of The Governor – Oyo State Government". oyostate.gov.ng. Archived from the original on 2020-02-15.
  4. ^ "INTERVIEW: How We'll Propose a Policy to Achieve Sustainable Energy Sources — Oyo Commissioner". 29 August 2019.