Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved new appointments for chairmen and members of governing councils and boards of the state’s tertiary institutions, signalling a fresh phase of leadership across these key educational bodies.

The appointments, announced on Thursday through a statement signed by the Governor’s Chief of Staff, Otunba Ogunwuyi, take immediate effect.

Among the new leadership at Oyo State College of Education, Lanlate, Comrade Olusegun Oyewumi was named chairman, joined by members Alhaji Badmus Tajudeen Tunde, Mr. Bamise Alabi, Saliu Alao Jimoh, and Babarinde Sunday Ademola.

At Oyo State College of Agriculture, Igboora, Dr. Amusan Damilare Gideon takes the helm as chairman, with members including Alhaji Salami Lateef Adebayo, Mr. Oseni Abolade Olosun, Dr. Adekunle Onile, Mr. Kareem Adesina Rashid, Dr. Saheed Adetunji Ige, Mr. Joseph Oladapo Olaoye, and Mr. Babatunde Akeem.

The Polytechnic Ibadan’s new governing council is chaired by Prof. Lanre Nassar. The members appointed are Prince Adeleke Akinboye Ajalah, Prof. Odunola Olaitan Olutayo, Prof. (Engr.) Mudasiru Lateef Owolabi, Mr. Abduljelili Sunmonu, Engr. Tajudeen Bello Olori, Mr. Ogungbe Oludele Tunji, and Mrs. Eniola Lucy Bola.

Dr. Bisi Ojebola was named chairman of the Oke Ogun Polytechnic, Saki, with Mrs. Mojisola Olufunmilayo Ajayi, Mrs. Bose Morakinyo, Adeyanju Noah Olusola, Hon. Olajide Olusina Olatoye, and Mr. Mudasir Niyi Salaam serving as members.

At the Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology, Eleyele, Ibadan, Dr. Ganiyu Ajadi leads as chairman, alongside members Mrs. Dolapo Dosumu, Fatai Usman Bolaji, and Mr. Bodunde Adeosun.

While congratulating the new appointees, Governor Makinde called on them to view their roles as a call to service, emphasising the importance of their leadership in shaping the future of the state’s tertiary education sector.

The Chief of Staff reiterated that these appointments are effective immediately, underscoring the administration’s commitment to strengthening governance in Oyo State’s educational institutions. (The Guardian)

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