Sanni replaces Balogun as Oyo commissioner for women affairs and social inclusion

By Adejayan Gbenga

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle, relieving the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Mrs Toyin Balogun, of her appointment.

As a result, the governor redeployed Alhaja Faosat Joke Sanni to the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion with immediate effect.

Western Post confirmed the development via a statement made public by the Oyo State Government on Wednesday.

In the statement, Governor Makinde thanked Balogun for her contributions to the development of Oyo State during her time in office and wished her success in her future endeavours.

Meanwhile, Sanni, who previously served as commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion between 2019 and 2023, was moved to the Ministry of Special Duties in 2023 before her recent redeployment to the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperative.

With the latest cabinet reshuffle, she returns to head the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, where she previously served during the governor’s first term.

The Oyo State Government said the redeployment takes immediate effect as the administration continues efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery across ministries.