…As Gov Confirms Goal Poacher News Publication of February on Appointments
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has promised to appoint more aides in the coming days.
Makinde stated this on Saturday at an empowerment Programme in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.
It would be recalled that Goalpoacher News had in late February 2024 published a news that Governor Seyi Makinde would soon appoint more aides into some agencies and personal aides as soon as he returns to the country from his trip.
Some didn’t believe thinking the Governor had completed his appointments as the publisher received several calls and messages to substantiate the authenticity of the news since the Governor never said such.
Today, 23rd March, Governor confirmed the news earlier published by this medium as he announced that more aides would be appointed.
Below is the list of former aides who brought success to Omituntun 1.0 which birthed Omituntun 2.0.
1) Hon Adeniyi John Farinto
Barrister Farinto and Governor Seyi Makinde understand each other. So, I won’t say anything. Their friendship like a striker and supporting striker.
2) Mogaji Akin Fagbemi PhD
Dr Akin Fagbemi was the Executive Chairman of Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency (OYRTMA).
There were three aides that Governor Seyi Makinde eulogized in the public for their outstanding performances and contributions in Omituntun 1.0, they are ex-OYSIPA DG, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi who later became the Chief of Staff in 2021 till date.
Former Chairman Oyo State Housing Corporation, Bayo Lawal who became Makinde’s running mate and Deputy Governor in 2022 till date.
The third person, Oba Titi (king of the road), Mogaji Akin Fagbemi. Fagbemi’s sterling contributions to Makinde’s government especially how he repositioned OYRTMA prompted the Governor to publicly commend him. Little wonder OYRTMA won the best agency in 2022 at the Civil Service Productivity Year award. The award was presented by the Governor to Fagbemi and his team.
What is certain is that if Fagbemi is given any position, be rest assured he will always deliver.
3) Elder Adekola Ayoade
Elder Adekola Ayoade is a long time ally of Governor Seyi Makinde even before he became Governor in 2019.
He is the Chairman of Seyi Makinde’s annual Omituntun Mega Praise. He is an upright man, a man of high integrity who is not driven by monetary gains but excellence and what his principal (Seyi Makinde) desires.
He was appointed in 2020 as a full-time board member of Oyo State Housing Corporation. Housing Corporation became the cynosure of all eyes and the selling point of Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration.
Elder Adekola likes to operate from the background.
He was the first, I repeat, he was the first appointee of the Governor to start mobilization for the re-election of the Governor in the state through registration of more members of for the PDP. He provided funds, computer systems and logistics and branded one of his exotic vehicles in Seyi’s name for sensitization.
4) Hon Akeem Ademola Ige (Ige Again), former Special Adviser on Culture and Tourism to Governor Seyi Makinde. He has been described by many as epitome of loyalty. He’s a grassroot politician who is well loved in Ibadan Southeast.
His loyalty to Governor Seyi is never in doubt. He is one of the reasons Abass Adigun Agboworin won his re-election in 2023.
4) Hon Seun Fakorede
He remains the best Commissioner for Youth and Sports in the history of Oyo State in terms of what Governor Seyi Makinde achieved in the area of Sports.
5) Hon Segun Temi Adibi
A staunch ally of Governor Seyi Makinde, a man who transformed and repositioned Oyo State Signage Advertising Agency.
Hon Adibi’s role in the re-election of Governor can’t be overemphasized. He was another aide that brought experience and finesse to Makinde’s administration. He has a clean record at OYSAA.
6) Hon Seun Adelore
Hon Seun Adelore was the Executive Chairman of Oyo Waste Management Authority.
Highly cerebral, Seun Adelore in 2018 has to ditch Senator Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja for Seyi Makinde.
The Governor compensated him with appointment where he also performed to the best of his ability and the resources made available to the agency.
Consultants are in charge of waste management in Oyo State, Oyo Waste Management Authority is just to supervise.
7) Hon Kazim Adeyinka Bibire
A political Juggernaut, a grassroot politician and a philanthropist.
A former Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters.
In fact he had to ditch Senator Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja for Governor Seyi Makinde.
He and others ensured that Governor Seyi Makinde defeated Senator Ladoja in his polling unit and Ibadan North Local.
8) Hon Wale Ajani
He was appointed Director-General, Liaison Office Abuja and Lagos in late 2022 after he stepped down his Senatorial ambition for Chief Bisi Ilaka.
He was able to do his best for the agency he inherited from his predecessor. He spent less than a year in the saddle .
9) Engr Najeem Omirinde
Engineer Najeem Omirinde from Saki West was appointed as Chairman OYORUWASSA in Omituntun 2.0.
Under his leadership, Oyo State Rural Water and Sanitation Agency became known to many residents owing to the media sensitization he embarked especially against open defecation.
Engr Omirinde was one of the unsung heroes in Omituntun 1.0 maybe due to his easy going nature.
11) Kazeem Bolarinwa
Aside Dr Seun Fakorede, Victor Olojede whose impacts were felt, Kazeem Bolarinwa was another aide who brought so much pride to the Government of Governor Seyi Makinde in Omituntun 1.0.
As Special Assistant to Governor on Youth and Sports, the roles he played when youths from Ibadan compounds having running battles, he was able to reconcile them. He proved his leadership acumen.
His performance made him to appointed again a member of Oyo State Waste Management Taskforce.
12) Tunde Momoh
He was a Special Assistant to the Governor on New Media. He was also a member of the media committee for the Governor’s re-election.
13) Mogaji Olatoye Olajide Big Daddy
He was a board member of Oyo State Broadcasting Corporation, BCOS.
He’s a lover of Governor Seyi Makinde.
14) Hon Fumilayo Arulogun
A former Senior Special Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde on Diaspora Matter. She replaced Bolanle Sarunmi and performed excellently in office. A grassroot politician and a staunch supporter of Governor Seyi Makinde.
15) Akin Oosa, he was Special Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde on Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency.
Others are Abass Oloko and Mogaji Ademola Oladosu.
Other notable aides in the first term of Governor Seyi Makinde who performed excellently but had moved ahead to forge a new path for themselves were, Hon Kunle Yusuff MON, Hon Bolanle Sarunmi and Tobi Oyewumi.
THOSE WHO CAME AFTER FIRST ELECTION
1) Hon Ibrahim Ajiboye Omo Iya Eleja
2) Farouk Arisekola
If your name is missing, kindly send a WhatsApp message to this number (08130098470) for inclusion.
