Fayemi appoints lecturers as SSG, CoS

Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has announced his first set of appointments.

In a statement released on Tuesday evening, the Governor named Mr Abiodun Oyebanji as Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr Biodun Omoleye as Chief of Staff to the Governor, and Mr Yinka Oyebode as Chief Press Secretary to the Governor.

Oyebanji, a former University lecturer, had previously served as Chief of Staff during the administration of Otunba Niyi Adebayo, and was Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning during Fayemi’s first term.

Omoleye, a former University administrator and former Chairman of Ijero Local Government, had also served as Special Adviser in the Governor’s Office.

Oyebode, a seasoned journalist served as the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor during Fayemi’s first term. He later served as Special Adviser on Media to him when he was Minister of Mines and Steel Development.

The appointments are with immediate effect.