Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa of Ondo State has allocated portfolios to the newly sworn-in commissioners and special advisers in the state.
The ceremony took place on Friday at the International Event Center in Akure, the state capital.In a press statement released today by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor (CPS), Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, it was revealed that all commissioners and special advisers have been assigned specific portfolios.The portfolios are as follows:
Commissioners:
1. Mrs. Omowumi Isaac: Ministry of Finance
2. Mr. Olukayode Ajulo, SAN: Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice
3. Razaq Obe: Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
4. Akinwumi Sowore: Ministry of Lands and Housing
5. Mr. Niyi Oseni: Ministry of Environment
6. Pastor Emmanuel Igbasan: Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning
Special Advisers:
1. Prof. Simidele Odimayo: Health
2. Dr. Olawunmi Egbayelo-Ilawole: Education
3. Mrs. Olamide Falana: Gender Matters
4. Abduganiyu Muhammed: Special Duties and Strategy
5. Gbenga Omole: Information
6. Mr. Summy Smart Francis: Entrepreneurship and Innovation
7. Mr. Alabi Johnson: Energy
8. Pastor Babalola Ayoade: Infrastructure, Lands, and Housing.
It’s worth noting that Governor Ayedatiwa dissolved the State Executive Council in January and forwarded the nominees’ names to the State House of Assembly for ratification.
