Executive Council of Oyo State

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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]

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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.

OfficeIncumbent
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 StaffHon. Segun Ogunwuyi
Head of ServiceMrs Ololade Amidat Agboola
Commissioner for Environment and Natural ResourcesAbiodun Oni
Commissioner for Budget and PlanningProf Musibau Babatunde
Commissioner for Special DutiesHon. (Alhaja) Fausat Joke Sanni
Commissioner for Education, Science and TechnologyBarr Rahman Abiodun Abdul-Raheem
Commissioner for JusticeProf Oyelowo Oyewo
Commissioner for Lands, Housing & Urban DevelopmentSegun Olayiwola
Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy MattersChief Mikail Adebayo Lawal
Commissioner for Energy and Mineral ResourcesBarr. Temilolu 'Seun Ashamu [4]
Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentAdeniyi Adebisi
Commissioner for Trade, Industry, Investment and CooperativesBarr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye
Commissioner for Information, Culture, and TourismDr Wasiu Olatubosun
Commissioner for FinanceMr Akinola Ojo
Commissioner for HealthDr Bode Ladipo
Commissioner for Establishment and TrainingAlhaji Lawal Ismail Ayansiju
Commissioner for Youth & SportsAsiwaju Seun Fakorede
Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and TransportProf Dahud Sangodoyin
Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social InclusionAlhaja Kafilat Omolabake Olayiwola

Special Advisers

IncumbentOffice
Mr. Bolaji Olajide AjaniSpecial Adviser, Media
Mr. Olasunkanmi Adebowale AkandeSpecial Adviser, Agric Business
Mr. Samuel Ademola AdejumobiSpecial Adviser, Legislative Matters
Hon. Babs OduyoyeSpecial Adviser, Political Matters
Fatai A OwoseniSpecial Adviser, Oyo state Security Trust Funds
Chief. Adeyemi AderibigbeSpecial Adviser, Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters
Dr. Musibau Adetunji BabatundeSpecial Adviser, Economic Affairs
Engr. Adepoju Simiyu Adekola JamesSpecial Adviser, Infrastructure
Hon. Hakeem Ademola IgeSpecial Adviser, Tourism

Senior Special Assistants

OfficeIncumbent
Senior Special Assistant To The Executive Governor On Students AffairsHon. Olojede Victor Dideoluwa (OVD)
Senior Special Assistant To The Executive Governor (Domestic)Mr. Tolulope Oladiran Kuku
Senior Special Assistant for Sustainable Development GoalsHon. Kunle Yusuff MON
Senior Special Assistant for Better Education Service Delivery For AllMr. Moses Sunday Adeyanju
Senior Special Assistants on Economic PlanningMr. Kehinde Oluwaseyi Ogunsanya

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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.