Aiyedatiwa appoints Fasoranti’s son as Ondo SSG

Lucky Aiyedatiwa, governor of Ondo, has appointed Taiwo Fasoranti, son of Reuben Fasoranti, the leader of Afenifere, as the secretary to the state government (SSG).

Aiyedatiwa was sworn in as governor of the state on Monday.

In a statement issued after the inauguration, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the chief press secretary (CPS) to the governor, announced the reappointment of Kayode Ajulo as the attorney-general and commissioner for justice.

Omowunmi Isaac was appointed as commissioner for finance.

The governor said appointments take immediate effect, charging the appointed officials to hit the ground running in providing effective and efficient services to the people of the state.

“Until his appointment as SSG, Dr. Fasoranti, who hails from Akure south local government area, was the chairman of the Ondo state hospitals management board,” the statement reads.

“Governor Aiyedatiwa has approved the reappointment of Dr. Kayode Ajulo, SAN, as attorney general and commissioner for justice and Mrs. Omowunmi Isaac as commissioner for finance.

“For special advisers, the governor reappointed Engr. Johnson Alabi, power; Dr. Seun Osamaye, women affairs; Comrade Bola Taiwo, union matters & special duties; and Prof. Simidele Odimayo, health.

“Also, the senior special assistant to the governor on infrastructure, lands, and housing, Engr. Abiola Olawoye, was elevated to the position of special adviser, infrastructure, lands, and housing.”