Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has fired the state’s Commissioner for Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Prof. Raphael Afonja.
The governor, in a letter dated August 10, 2020 and signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, said the termination was with 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.
“Consequent upon the above development, you are hereby directed to hand over all the government items in your possession to the Permanent Secretary (Ministry of Works, Infrastructure and Transport).
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“I am to add that, your contribution within the time of your sojourn is appreciated and commendable, and therefore, wish you successes in your future endeavours. I thank you.”
The governor also approved the redeployment of two Commissioners.
An internal memo signed by the SSG titled: “Redeployment of EXCO members” said 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, moves to the Ministry of Special Duties.
According to the memo, the redeployment also takes immediate effect.
