By RismadarVoice Reporters
January 5, 2026
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Monday announced a cabinet reshuffle, effecting key changes in the state’s executive team.
In a statement issued in Ibadan by his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, the Governor relieved the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Olanike Adeyemo, of her appointment with immediate effect.
Makinde approved the appointment of Prof. Musibau Babatunde as the new Secretary to the State Government.
The Governor also redeployed Barrister Temilolu Ashamu from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources to the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.
In another development, the Governor announced his Senior Special Assistant on Public Works, Ademola Aderinto, as a commissioner-designate. Aderinto will be forwarded to the Oyo State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.
The statement further disclosed the appointment of Abiodun Adedoja as Special Adviser on Energy Security, and Kolawole Elijah Akanmu as Senior Special Assistant on Budget and Economic Planning.
The reshuffle is part of ongoing efforts by the Makinde administration to strengthen governance, improve service delivery across the state.
