Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. Photo: Oyo State Govt

The Oyo State Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde, has forwarded the name of the Permanent Secretary, General Administration, Olabode Ladipo, to the Oyo State House of Assembly for confirmation as a commissioner.

The governor also appointed Ifeoluwa Akande as Chairman of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport Upgrade Committee, Isola Adekunle as Executive Adviser on Intra-Party Affairs, and Oladejo Oladokun as a part-time member of the Local Government Service Commission.

According to a letter signed on Tuesday by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Segun Ogunwuyi, “The appointments take effect from July 1, 2026. Governor Makinde, while congratulating the newly appointed individuals, urged them to discharge their duties with dedication, loyalty and commitment.”

The PUNCH reports that Makinde announced a cabinet reshuffle in January 2026.