Governor Dapo Abiodun Appoints Six Special Advisers

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state, on Wednesday named six of his former commissioners as Special Advisers.

In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, it is explained that the appointments are geared towards ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of government activities.

The appointees are Mr. Dapo Okubadejo, for the Ministry of Finance; Mr. Olaolu Olabimtan, Budget and Planning; Mr. Jamiu Akande Omoniyi, Ministry of Housing.

Others are Engineer Adebowale O. Akinsanya, Ministry of Works and Housing; Mr. Olusina Ogungbade, Ministry of Justice and Dr. Tomi Coker for the Ministry of Health.

The statement recalls that the 9th House of Assembly in the State had earlier approved the request of the Governor to appoint 20 Special Advisers to maintain the momentum of his administration, pending the appointment of Honourable Commissioners to various Ministries.