OSOGBO, Nigeria — Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, who took the oath of office on November 27, 2022, has submitted a list of commissioner and special adviser nominees to the State Assembly, exactly nine months after assuming power.
In a significant development, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, the Speaker of the State Assembly, read out the names during a plenary session on Friday, July 7, 2023.
This move is seen as a critical step in cementing the administration and driving governance in the state.
The list includes a diverse group of professionals and political figures. The nominees are:
- Barr. Oladosu Babatunde
- Prince Bayo Ogungbangbe
- Mr. Sesan Epharaim Oyedele
- Barr. Kolapo Alimi
- Mr. Soji Ajeigbe
- Mr. Moshood Olalekan Olagunju
- Hon. George Alabi
- Hon. Sunday Olufemi Oroniyi
- Mr. Abiodun Bankole Ojo
- Dr. Basiru Tokunbo Salami
- Mr. Morufu Ayofe
- Mr. Sola Ogungbile
- Rev. Bunmi Jenyo
- Mrs. Ayo Awolowo
- Barr. Wole Jimi Bada
- Hon. Dipo Eluwole
- Alh. Rasheed Aderibigbe
- Prof. Morufu Ademola Adeleke
- Mr. Adeyemo Festus Ademola
- Mr. Olabiyi Anthony Odunlade
- Barr. Jola Akintola
- Hon. Mayowa Adejorin
- Mrs. Adenike Folashade Adeleke
- Mr. Tola Faseru
- Alh. Ganiyu Ayobami Olaoluwa
It’s expected that the nominees will undergo thorough screening by the State Assembly before confirmation. Their portfolios will likely be announced once they are officially sworn in.
The delayed nomination of commissioners had raised eyebrows in some quarters with concerns about the government’s commitment to effective governance.
However, with this latest move, Governor Ademola Adeleke appears set to proceed with his governance agenda.
Stakeholders in Osun State are keenly watching as they await the impact these appointments will have on the governance and development of the state.
