Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has relieved the Commissioner for Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Professor Raphael Afonja, of his appointment.
The governor, in a letter, dated August 10, 2020, signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, said the termination took immediate effect.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the letter titled ‘Termination of Appointment’ as saying: “I wish to convey the approval of His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, on the termination of your appointment as Honourable Commissioner, with immediate effect.
In another development, the governor has approved the redeployment of two commissioners, who were asked to swap portfolios.
An internal memo signed by the SSG, stated that the commissioner for Special Duties, Chief Bayo Lawal, has been moved to the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, while his counterpart in the ministry, Hon. Funmilayo Orisadeyi, was moved to the Ministry of Special Duties.
