Ekiti Governor recalls Commissioner - THE METRO

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Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has recalled former Commissioner for Information, Mr Taiwo Olatunbosun back to the State Executive Council.

This comes barely one week after the governor dissolved his cabinet.

This is contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Yinka Oyebode, on Tuesday in Ado-Ekiti.

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The recall letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Prof. Habaibat Adubiaro, dated August 18, said that Olatunbosun would continue as commissioner for information.

The SSG stated that the recall is with immediate effect.

THE METRO reports that Oyebanji, in a major shakeup, dissolved the state executive council on August 11, directing commissioners and special advisers to hand over to permanent secretaries or the most senior civil servants in their ministries, departments and agencies.

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It will be recalled that at the time of the dissolution, six commissioners, including Finance, Works and Human Capital Development, were retained to ensure continuity in critical sectors of government.

At the dissolution, Governor Oyebanji had explained that the decision was aimed at injecting fresh energy into governance, while also reaffirming his commitment to his “shared prosperity” agenda.

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