…to swear in 9 others

By Kreovant Media

The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has redeployed former Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Ebenezer Boluwade, as Special Adviser on Agriculture and Food Security as part of efforts to constitute his cabinet for effective governance and improved service delivery.

Boluwade is among 10 Special Advisers appointed by the governor following the approval of the Ekiti State House of Assembly for the appointment of the advisers.

The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Olayinka Oyebode.

The appointments comprise two new entrants and eight officials who served in the immediate past administration, reflecting a blend of experience and fresh perspectives in the state’s governance structure.

Other Special Advisers appointed by the governor are Prof. James Olaleye, e-GIS, Lands and Survey; James Folorunso, Bureau of Public Procurement; Dr John Moyo Ekundayo, Office of Transformation, Strategy and Delivery; and Bunmi Talabi, Bureau of Special Projects.

Also appointed are Olayinka Oyebode, Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media; Princess Adetoun Agboola, Special Education and Social Inclusion; Dr Gbenga Oyewole, Development Planning and Budget; Kayode Adaramodu, Economic Affairs and Private Sector Development; and Prof. Akeem Azeez, Special Duties.

Meanwhile, the State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of three Commissioners-designate forwarded by the governor.

The confirmed nominees are Dayo Apata (SAN), Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice; Akintunde Oyebode, Commissioner for Finance; and Dr Oyebanji Filani, Commissioner for Health and Human Services.

The swearing-in ceremony for the newly appointed Special Advisers and the Commissioners-designate is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the Osuntokun Pavilion, Government House, Ado-Ekiti, by 2:00pm.