Gov. Makinde Swears in Lateef Oyeleke as Environment Commissioner

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has sworn in Mr Lateef Oyeleke as the new Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources in the state.

Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Makinde maintained that the appointment of Mr Oyeleke was based on merit and enjoined the new commissioner to be fair in the discharge of his constitutional responsibilities.

The governor also charged Mr Oyeleke to give a good account of himself in the new assignment, adding that other members of the Oyo State Executive Council would be called to accountability as the administration runs on the policy of openness and accountability.

In a remark, the new commissioner for the environment and natural resources, Mr Lateef Oyeleke assured the citizens and residents of Oyo state of a conducive environment.

Mr Oyeleke was confirmed by the state’s House of Assembly as replacement for Mr Kehinde Ayoola, who died in May during a brief illness.

Iyabo Adebisi