Gov Makinde names Akinwole as new Chief of Staff
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced the appointment of Bashorun Akinwale Akinwole as his new Chief of Staff. The appointment was announced few hours after the last occupant of the position, Segun Ogunwuyi, announced his resignation. DAILY POST gathered that Ogunwuyi, a native of Ogbomoso, had in the early hours of Monday announced […] Gov Makinde names Akinwole as new Chief of Staff
Segun Ogunwuyi, the Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, has resigned from his position, according to a resignation letter dated October 12, 2026. Ogunwuyi began his tenure as Chief of Staff after serving in the Oyo State House of Assembly and the House of Representatives. The letter stated that Ogunwuyi's resignation took effect immediately upon the delivery of the letter, dated October 12, 2026.
In the letter, Ogunwuyi expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve the government and the people of Oyo State, acknowledging the team's significant accomplishments in advancing the state's growth and development. Despite his pride in the administration's achievements, Ogunwuyi stated that he has decided to resign, remaining committed to the state and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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