In a ceremony held at the council office in Agodi, Ibadan, the Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, officially swore in the new Secretary and Assistant Secretaries of the local government.
Hon. Oladejo Oluwafemi Olayinka was sworn in as the Secretary of the local government and the political head of Irepodun LCDA.
Alongside him, Hon. Nojeem Adewale Shodende was sworn in as the Assistant Secretary of Aare Latosa LCDA, and Hon. Stephen Olaniyi as the Assistant Secretary of Irepodun LCDA.
In his speech, Chairman Olufade expressed his happiness and appreciation for the party leaders, local government staff, and members who attended the ceremony.
He emphasized that Ibadan North Local Government is the leading light of other local governments in Oyo State, stating, “We are the Pacesetter. And whatever we do in Ibadan North, we do it with love.”
He urged the newly appointed officials not to disappoint the local government reminding them that political appointments come with responsibilities different from elected positions. He advised them to stay focused on their duties and uphold the values of their political party.
The oath of office was conducted by Mrs. Olusola Ejiade, Director of Administration for Irepodun LCDA, followed by the presentation of appointment letters to the new Secretary and Assistant Secretaries by the chairman, hon. Oluwaseun Olufade.
The event was graced by several dignitaries, including the Vice Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Akeem Ayoade; Leader of the House, Hon. Taiwo Adebola; Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Seyi Makinde, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle (DON); Ibadan North Chief of Staff, Hamdy Mustapha; Head of Local Government Administration, Ibadan North Local Government, Mr. Akeem Olatunji;Mr Bello adesina Kazeem; Head Of local government administration, Irepodun LCDA; Mr Olabode abayomi Adebisi, Head Of local government administration, Aare latosa LCDA, Oyo State PDP Youth Leader, Hon. Michael Ogunsina; Chairman of Oyo State Housing Corporation, Hon. Ademola Omotoso; Chairman of Oyo State Youth Development Agency, Hon. Falana Adebowale; Oyo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Hon. Toyin Balogun; Baba Ashipa, Hon. Kazim Adeniyi Adeyinka Bibire; Chairman of Shooting Stars, Hon. Abiodun Olaniyan Akoro; Hon. Ire; Alhaji Suara; PDP Vice Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Comrade Mustapha; Alhaji Lukman Adesina; PDP Chairman of Ibadan North West Local Government, Alhaji Muritala Olasupo; Alhaji Lukman Agboluaje; Hon. Jossy; Hon. Kazeem Oshoniyi; Hon. Don Dee; all Special Assistants in Ibadan North Local Government; all Supervisory Councilors; and other party faithfuls.
