In a bid to position the administration for excellent service delivery, Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has appointed Mr Olayinka Oyebode and seven others as Special Advisers.
Oyebode who is appointed Special Adviser Media and Strategy is expected to combine his new role with that of the Chief Press Secretary to the governor.
The new Special Advisers who are cabinet ranked are:
1. Mr Niyi Adebayo (Budget, Economic Planning and Performance Management)
2. Mrs Tayo Adeola (Investment, Trade and Industry)
3. Mr Ebenezer Boluwade (Agriculture and Food Security)
4. Dr (Mrs) Kofoworola Olabimpe Aderiye ( Education, Science and Technology)
5. Chief Jide Awe (Political and Inter Party Affairs)
6. Architect Tope Ogunleye (Bureau of Special Projects)
7. Mr Seun Fakuade (Governance, Reforms and Innovation)
8. Mr Yinka Oyebode (Media and Strategy/CPS)
Governor Oyebanji, urged the new appointees to see their appointments as an opportunity to contribute their time, talent and expertise to the overall development of the State.
The new Special Advisers who will be sworn in on Friday, November 18, 2022 according to the governor, will play strategic roles in the government.
Meanwhile, Brigadier-General Ebenezer Ogundana (rtd) has been re-appointed as Security Adviser to the Governor with immediate effect.