Makinde Appoints 45 Permanent Secretaries

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of 45 permanent secretaries and three executive secretaries, marking a historic milestone in the state’s administrative structure.

The announcement, disclosed in a statement by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, underscores Makinde’s commitment to strengthening governance and fostering efficiency across Oyo State's ministries and agencies.

The Head of Service, Mrs. Olubunmi Oni, signed the statement confirming the appointments. “Governor Seyi Makinde has demonstrated his unwavering dedication to restructuring the civil service by approving the appointment of a record 45 permanent secretaries and three executive secretaries,” the statement read.

The new appointments aim to streamline operations and enhance service delivery in line with the state government’s vision for a more responsive and dynamic civil service. This bold step aligns with Makinde’s broader agenda of harnessing the state's human resources to maximize its economic and administrative potentials.

Further details about the appointees and their respective postings are expected to be announced in the coming days.

A top government official praised the development, stating, “This is a monumental move to inject new energy and direction into the state’s civil service. It reflects the governor’s vision for a government that truly serves the people of Oyo State.”