Makinde clears air on recent cabinet reshuffle

By Adejayan Gbenga

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has addressed the rumours surrounding his recent cabinet reshuffle.

Recall that the recent changes saw the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Seun Ashamu, moved to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, while the former Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, was reassigned to the Ministry of Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport.

The Commissioner for Public Works, Dahud Sangodoyin, was moved to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. Similarly, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Solihu Adelabu, was transferred to the Ministry of Establishments and Training, while the former Commissioner for Establishments, Segun Olayiwola, now heads the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.

Explaining the Governor’s decision, the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said during the Executive Council meeting held at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s Office on Wednesday that the reshuffle was in the best interest of the state.

Oyelade stated that the Governor does not intend to remove any cabinet member, except if any are found to be distracted.

He added that the reshuffle was aimed at injecting fresh efficiency into the system going forward.

The government also urged citizens to disregard any rumours concerning the cabinet reshuffle.