Oyo Governor Makinde reshuffles cabinet, sacks SSG

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has relieved Prof. Olanike Adeyemo of her position as Secretary to the State Government (SSG) with immediate effect.

A statement released on Monday in Ibadan by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, confirmed that Prof. Musibau Babatunde has been appointed as the new SSG.

The statement also detailed other changes within the state government. Mr. Seun Ashamu has been redeployed from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources to the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, while Ademola Aderinto, the Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Works, has been named a commissioner-designate and will be presented to the Oyo State House of Assembly for screening.

Additionally, Mr. Abiodun Adedoja was appointed Special Adviser on Energy Security, and Kolawole Akanmu was named Senior Special Assistant on Budget and Economic Planning.

The governor’s reshuffle reflects a strategic repositioning of key officials to strengthen governance and enhance service delivery across Oyo State.