By Iyabo Adebisi
Oyo State Governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated the Oyo State at 50 Anniversary Planning Committee, noting that the state has come a long way and its achievements over the last five decades should be celebrated.
Governor Makinde, while inaugurating the 11-member committee at the Executive Council Chamber of the Governor’s Office in Agodi, Ibadan, said his administration would continue to appoint people who can assist in moving the state forward, irrespective of their political affiliations.
Planning Committee
The committee comprises a former member of the House of Representatives, Honourable Saheed Fijabi, as Chairman; former Oyo State Head of Service, Alhaja Ololade Agboola, as Deputy Chairman; and Mrs. Ronke Adedayo as Secretary.
Governor Makinde explained that the objective of the anniversary is to showcase the state’s achievements across different sectors over the past 50 years.
The governor also tasked the committee with reaching out to individuals who have made sacrifices for the state, those who have contributed to its greatness, and to recognize those who are still rendering services to Oyo State’s development.
In his remarks, the Committee Chairman, Mr. Saheed Fijabi, said relevant stakeholders across the state would be consulted to showcase the state’s evolution over the last five decades.
Other members of the committee are Dr. Z.O. Ajuwon (OON); Mr. Mustapha Rasaq Areo; Alhaja Fatimah Ololade Azeez; Mr. S.A. Adejumo; Pastor John Olasunkanmi Alabi; Alhaji Gafar Bello; Compol Fatai Owoseni (rtd); and Mr. Samuel Adegboyega Badejo.
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