Makinde appoints new governing council members for Oyo tertiary institutions, Pilgrims’ Board
By Adejayan Gbenga
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Monday approved new appointments to the governing councils of three tertiary institutions in the state, including the appointment of the immediate past Chief Executive Officer of First Bank Nigeria, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan.
The appointments were conveyed in a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Segun Ogunwuyi.
The statement confirmed the reappointment of Professor Ayodeji Omole as the Chairman of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Governing Council, with Mrs. Titilayomi Ahmadu, Mr. Idowu Adeosun, Mr. Jelili Busari, and Dr. Teslim Adediran appointed as members of the council. Their appointments take effect from April 1, 2025.
The statement also noted that Dr. Adesola Adeduntan has been appointed as the Chairman of the Governing Council of the Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, Ibadan. The newly appointed members of the council include Hon. Seyi Adisa, Prof. Samson Ojoawo, Dr. Aminat Ahmed, and Prof. Mojeed Akinsola. Their tenure takes effect immediately.
Similarly, Professor Kazeem Adekunle Adebiyi has been appointed as the Chairman of the Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa, to complete the term of the former chairman, Professor Abiodun Adebowale Ojo, who passed away last year. His appointment takes immediate effect.
Meanwhile, Governor Makinde also appointed nine part-time members to work with the Chairman of the Oyo State Pilgrims’ Welfare Board (Christian Wing), Bishop David Ademola Moradeyo.
The newly appointed part-time members are Pastor Biodun Popoola, Pastor Iyiola Israel, Rev. Mathew Ojo, Rev. Father Alabi, Mrs. Sarah Amuda, Bishop Ezekiel Adeleke, Rev. Dr. Mathew Oludare, Hon. Emmanuel Akanbi, and Mrs. Femi Odekunle.
