JUST IN: Fayose Appoints New Commissioners [FULL LIST]

Hamilton Nwosa
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Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Friday appointed new members of the State Executive Council.

Recall, Fayose had about a month ago dissolved the Ekiti State Executive Council.

The appointment of the new commissioners was contained in a statement by Fayose’s Special Adviser on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka.

Those appointed and their portfolio are Barrister Kola Kolade, Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice; Hon. Ayo Alabi. Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs; Hon Lanre Ogunsuyi, Information, Youths and Sports; and Hon Taye Otitoju, Lands.

Others are Hon. Gbenga Olajide, Budget and Planning; Hon Jide Egunjobi, Education, Science and Technology; Chief Tunde Ogunleye, Water Resources; and Olayinka Ogundayomi, Women Affairs.

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